Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is one of Canada's leading clinical, research and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually. The UAH Adult Operative Services portfolio functions within a Level 1 Trauma Center providing surgical access to various specialties including, Neurosurgery, OHNS, Urology, General Surgery, Ortho Trauma, Plastics, Burns, Spine, iMRI, and Solid Organ Transplant Services. The Operative Services Portfolio encompasses the Adult Pre-Admission Clinic, Short Stay Surgery Unit, Operative Theatres, and Post Anesthetic Care Unit. This opportunity will provide the successful incumbent with access to working within the Post Anesthetic Care Unit and Short Stay Surgery Unit. The HCA provides patient care as an unregulated worker under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The HCA reports to the manager(s) of the Level III Adult OR and will carry out duties on the Adult Post Anesthetic Care Unit, or as directed by Unit Manager. Duties will include but are not limited to the following: Assisting with pre/post-operative care. Transporting patients, supplies, specimens, and equipment. Obtaining vital signs and blood glucose monitoring checks. Assisting with lifting, and transferring patients. Gathering, maintaining, cleaning supplies/equipment Cleaning/tidying of unit. Other duties to assist with operational needs of portfolio.
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:

Short Stay Surgery/PACU

Primary Location:

U of A Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

14-OCT-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

24-OCT-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings

Days Off:

Other

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:

Meet one of the following criteria: Certified through a government of Alberta licensed post-secondary institution using the provincial HCA curriculum or substantially equivalent educational background as compared to the HCA curriculum (evidence required upon hire). Deemed competent as assessed by an Alberta regulate nurse using the Provincial Competency Assessment Profile Tool. Active registration with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Current BCLS-HCP registration. Experience working in a Phase 1 and/or Phase 2 Recovery area required. Ability to work within a team environment to ensure work is completed quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision. Must be able to communicate effectively with every member of the team. Must be reliable and dependable. Able to work in a fast-paced environment with patients of varying mobility/acuity. Must be capable of performing heavy duties requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling all patients with varying mobility. Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment - able to stand for long periods and walk throughout the day.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.