Health Care Aide

Job summary

The Health Care Aide provides personal assistance and support services to patients in home, community, and health care facility settings. They work under the supervision of regulated health professionals to assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs.

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: Home Care Primary Location: Lac La Biche Comm/Mental Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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: As required.

What you’ll do

The Health Care Aide provides personal assistance and support services to patients in home, community, and health care facility settings. They work under the supervision of regulated health professionals to assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta. Proof of a Health Care Aide Certificate is required or must be completed within 18 months of hire.

Listed skills

• safety monitoring · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Health Observation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient care
• Personal assistance
• Activities of daily living
• Hygiene support
• Nutrition support
• Mobility assistance
• Safety monitoring
• Health observation
• Communication
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Documentation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services