Health Care Aide

Note this is a FLOAT position between Airdrie & Didsbury and rural surrounding areas. Under the supervision and direction of an RN, RPN, or LPN (Licensed Health Care Professional), the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct care to clients in their homes and in lodge settings. Responsibilities include Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living as outlined in the care plan, including but not limited to personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and mobilizing.

Providing emotional support by being a good listener, demonstrating empathy, and interacting in a positive, supportive, and respectful manner. Providing respite care to relieve family caregivers, including companionship, recreational activities, and supervision. Performing health care duties as authorized within the client's plan of care, including simple dressings, medication assistance, catheter care, ostomy care, and exercises to support range of motion and strengthening.

Providing housekeeping services that are essential to the client's activities of daily living only within their immediate living space to support their ability to remain safe in their home and community.,

PLEASE NOTE:

This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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:

Airdrie Health Centre
Multi-Site:  Not Applicable
FTE:  0.50
Posting End Date:  26-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class:  Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

05-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date:  31-OCT-2027
Length of Shift in weeks:  12
Shifts per cycle:  30
Days Off:  As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary:  $26.43
Maximum Salary:  $29.58
Vehicle Requirement:  Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Transition Company:  Assisted Living Alberta
Classification:  Health Care Aide
Union:  AUPE AUX
Unit and Program:  Home Care
Primary

Location:

Airdrie Health Centre
Location Details:  As Per Location
Multi-Site:  Not Applicable
FTE:  0.50
Posting End Date:  26-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class:  Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

05-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date:  31-OCT-2027
Hours per

Shift:  7.75
Length of Shift in weeks:  12
Shifts per cycle:  30
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:

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction when required. Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Strong interpersonal and communication…