Health Care Aide

hael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, you’ll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a welcoming, homelike environment. Our Community Transition Beds support patients during times of increased demand, offering short-term, post-acute recovery and transitional care. As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you play a vital role in helping individuals regain independence and quality of life after illness, surgery, or hospitalization.

In this role, you will provide hands‑on personal care, assist with daily living activities, and support patients in maintaining comfort and dignity. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Your commitment to empathy and respect will make a meaningful difference every day. St. Michael’s Health Centre is recognized for its comprehensive services, including rehabilitation, dementia care, palliative care, and long‑term care.

Joining our team means embracing our mission of Care with Love and Dignity, while contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence in Catholic healthcare. If you’re passionate about person‑centered care and thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything we do, this HCA role is for you.

Please note:

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:  Dementia Care
Primary

Location:

St. Michael's Health Centre
Multi-Site:  Not Applicable
FTE:  0.52
Posting End Date:  09-OCT-2026
Employee Class:  Regular Part Time

Date Available:

19-OCT-2026
Length of Shift in weeks:  5
Shifts per cycle:  17
Days Off:  As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary:  $26.43
Maximum Salary:  $29.58
Vehicle Requirement:  Not Applicable
Classification:  Health Care Aide
Union:  COV AUPE AUX
Unit and Program:  Dementia Care
Primary

Location:

St. Michael's Health Centre
Location Details:  As Per Location
Multi-Site:  Not Applicable
FTE:  0.52
Posting End Date:  09-OCT-2026
Employee Class:  Regular Part Time
Hours per

Shift:  6.50, 7.00
Length of Shift in…