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: Seniors Care Unit Primary Location: Mary Immaculate Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.72 Posting End Date: 14-JUL-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 24-JUL-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 18 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:

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 1 year of experience in a seniors care or long-term care setting. Knowledge of geriatric care practices and common health conditions affecting seniors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with residents who have dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Familiarity with Alberta's health care regulations and standards. Previous experience with mobility aids and assistive devices. Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems; such as Connect Care. Valid certification in the Competency Assessment Program (CAP) for Health Care Aides in Alberta, or the ability to obtain certification prior to employment.