Health Care Aide

Your Opportunity:

Bassano Health Centre is an acute and continuing care facility. Core programs at the Bassano Health Centre include 24-hour emergency, medicine, ambulatory care services, primary care clinic services, and community health. Bassano Health Centre has 4 acute care, and 8 continuing care beds. As a member of the CoAct team you play a key role in resident care planning (interdisciplinary including resident and family) and allowing resident to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.

This environment is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing care to the elderly client. As a Health Care Aide (HCA) you will assists in providing a clean and safe environment. Monitors resident progress and reports relevant information to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner. Monitors and participates in RAI MDS resident tracking, care plan develpoment and implementation as directed.

Following demonstration of competence, the HCA is responsible for providing restricted activities deemed appropriate by the organization based on the resident/patient condition and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for maintaining accurate, concise documentation that meets organizational legislative, and legal requirements Bassano is in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 140 km east of Calgary and 160 km northwest of Medicine Hat.

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.

Classification: Health Care Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Nursing Long Term Care

Primary

Location:

Bassano Health Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 28-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $26.43

Maximum Salary: $29.58

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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.

• Current BLS.
• Supportive Pathways Certificate.
• NVCI training.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Health Care Aide.
• Supportive living experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Continuing Care Health Service Standards.
• Experience caring for patients with Dementia.