Health Care Aide

Your Opportunity: Description: As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering 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 role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement. Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Home Care Primary Location: Smoky Lake Community Health Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.72 Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 18-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 18-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 18 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required Required Qualifications: Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire. Additional Required Qualifications: As Required. Preferred Qualifications: As Required.

Provide personal assistance and support for activities of daily living to patients in home and facility settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs while reporting on their wellbeing.

Must be active or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. A Health Care Aide Certificate must be completed or provided within 18 months of hire, and a valid driver's license and vehicle are required.

• Clinical carePreferred
• collaborative teamworkPreferred
• Effective communicationPreferred
• Mobility assistancePreferred

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• Patient Care
• Activities Of Daily Living Support
• Hygiene Care
• Nutrition Support
• Mobility Assistance
• Patient Observation
• Safety Management
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Routine Care Provision

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level