Health Care Aide

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Unit Manager, and under the direction and supervision of the Charge nurse, the Psychiatric Aide/Health Care Aide carries out the care plan to facilitate a stable, trustworthy, and caring environment for clients with mental health disorders. All activities carried out by the Psychiatric Aide/Health Care Aide are consistent with Covenant Health's mission, values, policies and procedures. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, The Psychiatric Aide/Health Care Aide provides safe, Patient Centered Care. Recent patient care experience in a geriatric psychiatry or mental health setting.

Description:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health professional who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation. Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients. HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities. The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care.

• Classification:
• Health Care Aide
• Union:
• COV AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program:
• Unit 3B, Villa Caritas
• Primary Location:
• Villa Caritas
• Location Details:
• As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
• Not Applicable
• FTE:
• 0.56
• Posting End Date:
• 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
• Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
• 25-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift:
• 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
• 5
• Shifts per cycle:
• 14
• Shift Pattern:
• Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
• As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
• $26.43
• Maximum Salary:
• $29.58
• Vehicle Requirement:
• Not Applicable
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Required Qualifications:

Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Completion of grade 10 or equivalent preferred. Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently. Ability to work independently and function as a team member. Ability to be self-directed, have good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. N95 mask FIT testing is required. Recent patient care experience in a geriatric psychiatry or mental health setting. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful completion of a recognized mental health certificate program or have successfully completed one full-time year (2022.75 hours) of working with psychiatry or dementia patients/residents within an acute care or continuing care setting. Ability to maintain own educational requirements with the assistance of the education department and manager.