Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
The town of High Level is a small community of approximately 4,000 residents. This community is located seven hours north of Edmonton and is three hours from the Northwest Territories border. Being so far north offers almost 24 hours of sunlight daily in summer and beautiful Aurora Borealis in winter. The town has a core of community services, in addition to enjoyable amenities. This clinical opportunity as a Health Care aide in Long Term Care comes with a cohesive and caring team and many opportunities to develop practice. We are looking for an empathic, hardworking Health Care Aide to join our fabulous group to support the needs of our residents. This position is part-time and temporary, with possibility of an extension. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering 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 role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: High Level Long Term Care
- Primary Location: High Level Northwest Health Ct
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.62
- Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
- Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 26
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $26.43
- Maximum Salary: $29.58
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
Additional Required Qualifications:Current and active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides (CLHA) of Alberta. BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications:minimum two years' experience in Long Term Care
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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
