Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated and physically resilient Health Care Aide (HCA) to join our team in providing high-acuity care for Older Adults with medically complex conditions. This role requires a professional who can manage both the medical needs and the intensive physical support required for our most vulnerable patients. The successful applicant must be able to execute frequent bed transfers, lifting, and positioning of non-ambulatory patients using mechanical lifts and ergonomic principles. Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including complete bathing, grooming, and toileting for patients with significant functional limitations. Accurately measure and document vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse), blood sugar levels, and fluid intake/output. Support nurses with simple wound care, respiratory equipment maintenance, and urinary/catheter care.
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: PCU 4C Older Adults
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 20
- Shifts per cycle: 70
- Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
- 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:Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs. Must be capable of standing and walking for the majority of an 8-hour shift. Frequent bending, crouching, reaching, and kneeling to provide bedside care. Dementia care training preferred (e.g. Supportive Pathways, GPA) 2-3 year of continuing care experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care computer knowledge, must be able to work as full scope HCA.
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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