Job Description

Your Opportunity:
As a member of the 5W combined medical/surgical patient care unit, the Health Care Aide (HCA) will work as part of our team in a fast-paced acute care environment. Collaboration with other members of the health care team and the ability to be self-directed and motivated are required to ensure quality patient care. You will require excellent communication, time management, and organization abilities to manage competing priorities. The ability to interact with patients, families, and other staff in a positive manner is critical to ensuring patient centered care as an HCA.
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:

5W Combined Medicine/Surgery

Primary Location:

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.44

Posting End Date:

01-DEC-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

11-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

5

Shifts per cycle:

11

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$20.78

Maximum Salary:

$25.26

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:

Previous acute care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.