Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Health Care Aide (HCA) is responsible for providing direct care to medical patients by way of assisting patients in their activities of daily living. You will ensure both the direct comfort and safety of the patient and provide indirect services to support the overall provision of care. The Unit 72 clinical team works within a CoAct model of care and in collaboration with the care hub team in your assigned area. You will work under the supervision of the RN, LPN or other licensed healthcare profession and will be expected to maintain a high standard of quality care, participate in quality improvement activities, and integrate the principles of patient and family centered care in your practice. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate: flexibility and reliability; be self-directed; show accountability in own practice; initiative; problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills; interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build collaborative relationships; time management and prioritization skills; and promote and foster a positive team environment following the AHS Code of Conduct and Values. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, and mobility; performing routine tasks such as making beds and cleaning patient areas; monitoring and reporting changes in patients' conditions; and providing emotional support and companionship.
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 72, Medicine

Primary Location:

Rockyview General Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.62

Posting End Date:

19-NOV-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

01-DEC-2025

Temporary End Date:

01-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

37

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, 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:

Current registration in the Alberta HCA Directory. Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-sedentary work environment. Able to handle the physical demands of the position, including but not limited to walking, bending, push/pull, lifting and standing for extended periods of the shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an acute medical nursing unit within the last 3 years. Familiarity with CoAct. Connect Care training/experience It's Your Move or other related safe patient handling training. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within the last 2 years. A demonstrated ability to work with seniors and patients with responsive behaviors / cognitive impairment.