Health Care Aide

Job summary

Provide personal assistance and support with patients’ daily living needs, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, in accordance with care plans and facility policies. Work with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, assist with activities, maintain a safe environment, and observe and report changes in patients’ mood, health, and wellbeing.

Job details

Your Opportunity: 5W is recruiting an experienced HCA. On this unit, the HCA works as part of a team in a fast-paced acute care environment. Collaboration with other members of the health care team and the ability to be self-directed, motivated, and contribute positively to the unit are required to ensure quality patient care. You will require excellent communication, time management, and organizational abilities to manage competing priorities. The ability to interact with patients, families, and other staff in a positive manner is critical to ensuring patient centered care as an HCA. 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: 5W - Combined Medicine/Surgery Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.64 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: 5 Shifts per cycle: 16 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights 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 previous experience as an HCA in an acute care setting.

What you’ll do

Provide personal assistance and support with patients’ daily living needs, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, in accordance with care plans and facility policies. Work with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, assist with activities, maintain a safe environment, and observe and report changes in patients’ mood, health, and wellbeing.

Requirements

Applicants must be active or eligible to register or hold a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta as a Health Care Aide, and provide proof of education or complete an HCA certificate within 18 months of hire. One year of previous HCA experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• self-direction · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Activities Of Daily Living Support
• Personal Care
• Communication
• Time Management
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Self-Direction
• Patient-Centered Care
• Hygiene Support
• Nutrition Support
• Mobility Assistance
• Patient Safety
• Observation And Reporting
• Acute Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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