Health Care Aide

Location: Central Alberta (Stettler)

Your Opportunity  Three Hills has an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Aide to join their Acute Care nursing team! As a Health Care Aide, you will be an important member of a multidisciplinary health care team, demonstrating genuine interest and respect for the patients. To be successful in this position you will demonstrate excellent communication and observational skills, report changes in client care needs and condition to the Charge Nurse.

As an HCA and member of our nursing care team, you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our patients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct patient centered care. Three Hills is a small by progressive town located 160 km southeast of Red Deer in central Alberta, taking its name from the three highly visible hills that are situated to the north.

The Three Hills Health Centre has ER, Acute, Continuing Care and Rehabilitation departments, along with Public and Community Health and Mental Health. Three Hills is the perfect place for the car enthusiast and hosts a Cruise Weekend every June with a Show and Shine and Drag Racing.
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.
Classification   Health Care Aide
Union   AUPE AUX
Unit and Program   Acute Care
Primary Location   Three Hills Health Centre
Location Details   As Per Location
Multi-Site   Not Applicable
FTE   0.70
Posting End Date   09-NOV-2026
Temporary Employee Class   Temporary Part Time
Date Available   19-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date   19-FEB-2027
Hours per Shift   11.08
Length of Shift in weeks   12
Shifts per cycle   29
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   1-year Health Care Aide working in Acute Care. It’s your move:
Safe Client Handling Course. Connect Care Training. Hand Hygiene - Infection Prevention & Control Course.