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Health Care Aide

Grande Prairie, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$26–$30 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide personal care and daily living support to clients in their homes, lodges, and health care facilities, following care plans and facility policies. Assist nurses and the multidisciplinary team with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs, and observe and report on clients’ mood, health, and wellbeing.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Home Care Health Care Aides provide service to clients in the lodges & their homes in Grande Prairie & surrounding area. This position is currently assigned to community but could be subject to change as required. You must be a certified Health Care Aide and be registered with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Experience in seniors’ health is an asset. Candidate must be willing to change assignment as needed to service facility and community clients. You must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving in all-weather/road conditions. You must be willing to work alone and/or with limited supervision. You must be willing to work days/ evenings/nights/weekends/stats and both short and long shifts. We are looking for a candidate who has a positive approach both with clients and peers. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. 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: Home Care Primary Location: Grande Prairie Virene Building Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.90 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 45 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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: HCA Certificate, at least 1 years’ experience dealing with all entire age spectrum including senior Current CPR. Preferred Qualifications: Supportive Pathways/P.I.E.C.E.S course. Palliative Care course/experience. NVCI course. It’s Your Move course. Medication Assistance Program (MAP). Foot care course/experience.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Health Care Aide certificate, have current CPR, and be registered or eligible for registration as a Health Care Aide with Alberta’s CLHA; the posting also requires at least one year of experience across the age spectrum, including seniors. A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required, along with flexibility to work varied shifts and assignments; seniors’ health experience is an asset.