Health Care Aide

Job summary

Provide personal assistance and support for activities of daily living to patients in home and community settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet hygiene, nutrition, and safety needs while reporting on patient wellbeing.

Job details

Your Opportunity: 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: Coronation Community Health Home Care Primary Location: Coronation Community Health Ct Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 04-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other 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: As Required. Preferred Qualifications: As Required.

What you’ll do

Provide personal assistance and support for activities of daily living to patients in home and community settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet hygiene, nutrition, and safety needs while reporting on patient wellbeing.

Requirements

Must be active or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. Requires a Health Care Aide Certificate and a valid driver's license with a vehicle.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Effective communication · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Care
• Activities Of Daily Living Support
• Hygiene Care
• Nutrition Support
• Mobility Assistance
• Patient Observation
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Safety Management
• Effective Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services