Job Description

Description: The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides basic nursing care to patients/residents as directed, assists with activities of daily living, and performs other activities necessary to meet the personal needs of patients/residents. The HCA maintains and promotes patient/resident safety, comfort, privacy, dignity and independence, and performs duties to maintain an aesthetic environment. The HCA is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.


Classification: Health Care Aide Union: COV AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Dementia Care SMHCL Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.57 Posting End Date: 26-SEP-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 06-OCT-2025 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 5.0, 7.0 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 21 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $20.78 Maximum Salary: $25.26 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed: 1) a continuing care or medicine unit placement, and 2) either Year 1 of a practical nursing program; or Year 2 of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program, and 3) knowledge and experience with medication assistance; will be considered. Candidates who are In Progress on the Directory may be considered. Candidates will be required to provide proof of Active enrolment on the Directory. Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 months of experience working with individuals with dementia or in a similar long-term care setting. Basic understanding of dementia care principles and techniques. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a care team. Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, and professionalism in challenging situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional training or certification in dementia care or related fields (e.g., Dementia Care Aide or Certified Dementia Practitioner). Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Skills in non-pharmacological interventions and behavior management techniques.