Health Care Aide

St. Albert, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Under the close supervision of the Patient Care Manager/Unit Manager or designate, the HCA is responsible for assisting the patients with their activities of daily living to facilitate comfort, safety and general well being; and assisting in maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients through the application of universal precautions.
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:

Medicine Program, Unit 15

Primary Location:

Sturgeon Community Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.65

Posting End Date:

08-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

18-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

39

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

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:

Grade 12 education or equivalent. Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently. Must have graduated from a recognized Health Care Aide program. Must possess current BLS. The incumbent must possess good interpersonal and public relations skills. 2 years of recent acute adult experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Computer skills are preferred.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2650665
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    St. Albert, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned