Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Prairie Rose Lodge is a welcoming, supportive environment dedicated to providing quality care for our residents. Nestled in the heart of Milk River, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for seniors who value independence and dignity. As a Type B HCA level facility, we focus on promoting independence while ensuring safety and comfort for every individual. We are seeking compassionate and reliable Health Care Aides (HCAs) to join our team. HCAs play a vital role in supporting residents with daily living activities, fostering dignity, and enhancing quality of life. Key Responsibilities -Assist residents with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting). -Support mobility and transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment. -Provide companionship and emotional support. -Monitor and report changes in residents' health or behavior to Home Care RN and LPN staff. -Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment. -Adhere to facility policies, infection control, and safety standards.
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.

Transition Company:

Assisted Living Alberta

Classification:

Health Care Aide

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Prairie Rose Lodge, Milk River

Primary Location:

Milk River Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.70

Posting End Date:

01-DEC-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

16-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

10

Shifts per cycle:

35

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

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:

Two years minimum of HCA experience. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Commitment to continued learning. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a care team. Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance to support quality resident care.

Preferred Qualifications:

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.