Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
Join a dynamic and compassionate team on Unit 31 at Red Deer Regional Hospital, where we specialize in nephrology and acute care medicine. As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Unit 31 embraces a team-based nursing approach, where HCAs are valued as essential members of the interdisciplinary care team. You will work closely with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to support patients through complex medical journeys, providing hands-on care, emotional support, and continuity that makes a real difference in their lives. This is your opportunity to grow your skills, contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes, and be part of a unit that values respect, teamwork, and excellence in care. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive, learning-focused environment, we welcome you to bring your dedication and compassion to our team.
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: Unit 31 - Nephrology and General Medicine
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 28-JUL-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 07-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $26.03
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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: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. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Long-Term Care experience an asset. Experience documenting in Connect Care. Previous experience on Unit 31 or nephrology an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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