Health Care Aide

Location: Southeastern Alberta (Drumheller)

Working in Long Term Care in Oyen offers a rewarding opportunity to practice to your full scope as a Health Care Aide (HCA) while making a meaningful difference in a close-knit rural community. Located in the heart of Southeast Alberta, Oyen provides a welcoming environment where healthcare professionals are valued and where you can build strong, lasting relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

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:  Long Term Care

Primary

Location:

Oyen - Big Country Hospital

Location Details:  As Per Location

Multi-Site:  Not Applicable

FTE:  0.92

Posting End Date:  25-JUN-2026

Employee Class:  Regular Part Time

Date Available:

05-JUL-2026

Hours per

Shift:  7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:  5

Shifts per cycle:  23

Shift Pattern:  Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:  As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:  $26.43

Maximum Salary:  $29.58

Vehicle Requirement:  Not Applicable

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
Understanding of Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) with a commitment to maintaining required education and ensuring care delivery aligns with established standards. Experience or training with Connect Care in a Continuing Care (Facility Living) environment, with the ability to access and utilize relevant workflows. Experience working in Long Term Care and/or rural healthcare settings.

Please note
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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