Health Care Aide

Job summary

Provide direct personal care and health support in line with clients’ care plans, assigned or delegated tasks, and applicable professional standards. Assist with daily living, monitor and report changes in clients’ health or behaviour, and support their comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being in collaboration with the care team.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Youville Home is a compassionate continuing care community offering a broad spectrum of services to support its residents, including an on-site nurse practitioner, occupational, physio, and recreation therapy, palliative care, and spiritual support. Our facility also features a chapel, open daily for quiet reflection, and hosts regular services. Located just minutes northwest of Edmonton, St. Albert is renowned for its exceptional quality of life, including top-tier safety, education, and access to amenities. Families are drawn to its excellent schools, while outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the city’s scenic natural landscapes, including parks, trails, and the Sturgeon River. St. Albert offers abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, and kayaking. The city’s vibrant community spirit is evident through diverse events, festivals, and year-round recreational activities, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Covenant Health is deeply embedded in Alberta’s integrated health system. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver high-quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2026, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years. 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 Union: COV USWA Unit and Program: 2E Forget Me Not YH Primary Location: Youville Home Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.64 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 15-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 6.50 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 19 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.42 Maximum Salary: $29.59 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: As required. Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience in Continuing Care. Connect Care experience.

What you’ll do

Provide direct personal care and health support in line with clients’ care plans, assigned or delegated tasks, and applicable professional standards. Assist with daily living, monitor and report changes in clients’ health or behaviour, and support their comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being in collaboration with the care team.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta and hold a valid practice permit before starting employment. Recent continuing care experience and Connect Care experience are preferred.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Direct Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
• Health Status Monitoring
• Observation And Reporting
• Client Safety
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Care Plan Implementation
• Communication
• Behavioural Support
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuing Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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