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Health Care Aide bei Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services · StAlbert, Kanada · Onsite

43.222,00 CA$  -  54.142,00 CA$

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Your Opportunity:

The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Under the close supervision of the Patient Care Manager/Unit Manager or designate, the HCA is responsible for assisting patients with their daily activities to promote comfort, safety, and general well-being. The HCA also plays a key role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients through the application of universal precautions.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.


  • Classification: Health Care Aide
  • Union: AUPE AUX
  • Unit and Program: Medicine Program
  • Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.70
  • Posting End Date: 14-OCT-2025
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 17-NOV-2025
  • Temporary End Date: 17-JUN-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 42
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $20.78
  • Maximum Salary: $26.03
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Assist patients with personal care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and recreation. Support a safe and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Observe and report changes in patients’ mood, health, and overall condition. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team. Work collaboratively with nurses and other health professionals to support patient care plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

Participate in quality initiatives to improve patient care, support ongoing quality improvement efforts, and enhance patient flow. Assist with patient mobilization, including safe transfers, ambulation, and positioning. Provide oral care and hygiene support as part of daily routines. Deliver care to bariatric patients with attention to safety, dignity, and comfort. Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds.


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