Health Care Aide

🔍 Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Villa Caritas New 📁 Nursing 📅    COV00058865 Requisition # 📅    3 hours ago Post Date Your Opportunity Reporting to the Unit Manager, and under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse, the Health Care Aide performs activities to meet the personal care needs and comforts of patients in accordance with patient care plan. All activities carried out by the Health Care Aide are consistent with Covenant Health's mission, values, policies and procedures. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Health Care Aide provides safe, Patient Centered Care throughout Villa Caritas, and is available for shifts on all 5 units. 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: All Units, Villa Caritas Primary Location: Villa Caritas Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 04-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other 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 Completion of the Health Care Aide program or recognized equivalent required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Ability to speak, read and write English fluently. Ability to maintain own educational requirements with the assistance of the education department and manager. Demonstrated patient care focused attitude in your day-to-day work. Ability to work independently and function as a team member. Ability to be self-directed, have good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Annual Influenza Immunization and FIT testing are required. Current clear Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is required. Completion of grade 12 or equivalent preferred. Recent patient care experience in a Geriatric Psychiatry setting preferred. Experience with Connect Care preferred. Preferred Qualifications Recent patient care experience in a Geriatric Psychiatry or mental health setting preferred. Successful completion of a recognized mental health certificate program, or have successfully completed one full time year (2022.75 hours) of working with psychiatry or dementia patients/residents within an acute care or continuing care setting. Ability to maintain own educational requirements with the assistance of the education department and manager.

The Health Care Aide provides direct personal care and health support services to patients in accordance with documented care plans. They monitor health status changes and support the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of clients within an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must be registered with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta and hold a valid practice permit. Required qualifications include completion of a Health Care Aide program and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) certification.

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• Personal Care
• Patient Centered Care
• Monitoring Health Status
• Activities Of Daily Living
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Mental Health Support
• Time Management
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Crisis Intervention
• Patient Safety

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level