Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering an exciting training program to become a certified Health Care Aide (HCA) across Alberta. This position is a casual position at Coronation where you have the opportunity to be employed as an HCA while completing your HCA certification from a post-secondary college. Throughout the program, you will receive support, training, and mentorship from a professional team of nurses. The training program takes approximately 12 months to complete. HCAs assist with routine care to patients and families in a variety of settings. You will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and a valued member of the community. Strong communication and organization skills will help you in Long Term care. The Town of Coronation is located in the heart of east central Alberta about 170 km from Red Deer. Coronation has a population of around 1000 but serves a larger area in the County of Paintearth. Coronation is a sports minded town with active programs in Hockey, Baseball, softball, Swimming lessons and Aquacises offered at the local facilities. The Coronation School serves K to 12 with just over 300 students and has been recognized over the years for their Academic Achievement for High Schools in Alberta. Coronation is a rural community, a great place to raise a family and a quiet and affordable community in which to spend your retirement.
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.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Health Care Aide

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Community Health

Primary Location:

Coronation Community Health Ct

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

02-JUN-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

12-JUN-2025

Hours per Shift:

5.25, 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

Other

Minimum Salary:

$20.78

Maximum Salary:

$26.03

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communication and organization skills will help you in Long Term care.