Health Care Aide
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Temporary
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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.
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:
one year recent acute medicine care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care Trained. Familiar with Collaborative Model of Care.
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 52 Acute Stroke/Medicine
- Primary Location:
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.70
- Posting End Date:
- 09-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 19-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 03-JAN-2028
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 4
- Shifts per cycle:
- 14
- Shift Pattern:
- Days, Evenings
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
- $26.43
- Maximum Salary:
- $29.58
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Not Applicable
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:
one year recent acute medicine care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care Trained. Familiar with Collaborative Model of Care.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide direct personal care and health support in accordance with care plans, scope of practice, and delegated tasks. Support clients’ comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being, monitor and report changes, and collaborate with the nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
Must hold a valid practice permit from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta before starting employment. One year of recent acute medicine care experience is required; Connect Care training and familiarity with the Collaborative Model of Care are preferred.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
- Health Status Monitoring
- Observation And Reporting
- Client Safety
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Plan Implementation
- Delegated Care Tasks
- Behavioural Support
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- Acute Medicine Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- College Of LPNs And HCAs Of Alberta
- Practice Permit
- Acute Medicine
- Acute Stroke
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Personal Care
- Health Support Services
- Care Plans
- Delegated Tasks
- Health Status Monitoring
- Behavioural Well-Being
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Nursing Team
- Connect Care
- Collaborative Model Of Care
- Regulatory Standards
- Client Safety
- Continuous Improvement