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Job summary

Provide direct personal care and health support in accordance with client care plans, scope of practice, and delegated tasks. Assist with daily living, monitor and report changes in health and well-being, and promote clients’ comfort, dignity, engagement, and safety in collaboration with the care team.

Job details

Your Opportunity: St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital is a dedicated care center in south Edmonton specializing in complex medical issues. We provide compassionate, round-the-clock nursing care that addresses the holistic needs of each individual. Our services include programs like our community day program, designed to enhance the lives of our residents. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care in a supportive environment. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 19 sites in 13 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years. 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. Description: The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health professional who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation. Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients. HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities. The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care. Classification: Health Care Aide Union: COV AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Palliative Care SJAH Primary Location: St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 19-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 25 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment. Additional Required Qualifications: As required. Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience in Continuing Care. Connect Care experience. Palliative care experience, training, or certification is preferred.

What you’ll do

Provide direct personal care and health support in accordance with client care plans, scope of practice, and delegated tasks. Assist with daily living, monitor and report changes in health and well-being, and promote clients’ comfort, dignity, engagement, and safety in collaboration with the care team.

Requirements

Must be registered with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) and hold a valid practice permit before starting employment. Recent continuing care experience is preferred, as are Connect Care experience and palliative care experience, training, or certification.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Direct Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
• Health Status Monitoring
• Observation And Reporting
• Palliative Care
• Continuing Care
• Client Safety
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Care Plan Implementation
• Communication
• Emotional And Psychosocial Support
• Professional Accountability
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement
• Connect Care

Job areas

• Healthcare