Health Care Aide

Job summary

Provide direct personal care and health support in accordance with care plans, delegated tasks, regulatory standards, and client needs. Support residents’ comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being by assisting with daily activities, monitoring and reporting changes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Job details

Your Opportunity: St. Therese Villa is a compassionate community dedicated to providing individualized care for residents requiring level 4 supportive living and specialized dementia care. Our holistic services include recreation therapy and spiritual care, all designed to enhance quality of life and support overall well-being. We take pride in our person-centered approach, ensuring each resident’s unique needs are met—including the distinctive option for couples to continue living together, even when different levels of care are required. Apply today and begin a rewarding career with St. Therese Villa and Covenant Health, where compassion and excellence go hand in hand. Please note: Classifications Under Review. 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 1800.90 Union: COV AUPE (St. Therese Villa) Unit and Program: Dementia Care Primary Location: St. Therese Villa Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.43 Posting End Date: 20-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 30-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.50 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.42 Maximum Salary: $29.57 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment. Additional Required Qualifications: Minimum of 6 months of experience working with individuals with dementia or in a similar long-term care setting. Basic understanding of dementia care principles and techniques. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a care team. Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, and professionalism in challenging situations. Preferred Qualifications: Additional training or certification in dementia care or related fields (e.g., Dementia Care Aide or Certified Dementia Practitioner). Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Skills in non-pharmacological interventions and behavior management techniques.

What you’ll do

Provide direct personal care and health support in accordance with care plans, delegated tasks, regulatory standards, and client needs. Support residents’ comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being by assisting with daily activities, monitoring and reporting changes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid practice permit from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta and have at least six months of experience in dementia care or a similar long-term care setting. Required capabilities include understanding dementia care principles, strong communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, patience, empathy, and professionalism; additional dementia-care or crisis-management training and EHR experience are preferred.

Listed skills

• Dementia care · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dementia Care
• Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living
• Health Status Monitoring
• Observation And Reporting
• Interpersonal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Patience And Empathy
• Professionalism
• Behavior Management
• Non-Pharmacological Interventions
• Electronic Health Records

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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