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Job summary

Provide direct personal care and health support in accordance with client care plans, assigned or delegated tasks, and professional standards. Support clients' daily living, comfort, safety, and well-being; monitor and report changes, collaborate with the care team, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Job details

Your Opportunity: St. Michael’s Health Centre offers compassionate continuing care to individuals with diverse needs in a warm, homelike setting. Our specialized programs support post-acute recovery following strokes, surgeries, or accidents, as well as individualized day programs designed to meet physical, social, and memory-related needs. We are committed to holistic care, with a strong emphasis on spiritual care, dementia support, and supported living. Our comprehensive services include post-acute rehabilitation, complex mental health care, dementia care, level 2 supported living, palliative care, and long-term care. Discover meaningful career opportunities at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge and join our mission of excellence in Catholic healthcare. Apply today and become part of a compassionate community dedicated to enriching lives and making a lasting difference. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only. 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 AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Dementia Care Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 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 client care plans, assigned or delegated tasks, and professional standards. Support clients' daily living, comfort, safety, and well-being; monitor and report changes, collaborate with the care team, and contribute to continuous improvement.

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, communicating and collaborating effectively, building positive relationships, and demonstrating patience, empathy, and professionalism.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dementia Care
• Personal Care
• Activities Of Daily Living
• Health Status Monitoring
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Empathy
• Patience
• Behavior Management
• Non-Pharmacological Interventions
• Crisis Management
• Electronic Health Records
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Care Planning

Job areas

• Healthcare