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Alberta Health Services

Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services
Posted 9 days ago
Cardston, Alberta, CA

Top Skills Required

Routine Nursing Care SupportPatient SafetyPatient Hygiene Support +15 more

Description

Your Opportunity:

Make a meaningful impact while building practical skills that strengthen your health‑care career. This role is ideal for candidates living in southern Alberta seeking flexible health‑care experience within a short commute. As a Health Care Aide, you’ll support patient comfort and daily care in a team environment built on communication, compassion, and collaboration. Casual shifts offer the freedom to balance work with life while gaining exposure to a variety of care situations and learning from experienced clinical staff. It’s an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their skills, contribute to patient wellbeing, and be part of a dedicated group committed to delivering quality care. If you’re looking for a positive workplace and a role where you can make a real difference, apply today.

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.

  • Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
  • Classification: Health Care Aide
  • Union: AUPE AUX
  • Unit and Program: Cardston Long Term Care
  • Primary Location: Cardston Health Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.00
  • Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
  • Employee Class: Casual/Relief
  • Date Available: 08-OCT-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 4.75, 7.75, 11.08
  • 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:

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:

As Required.

Job Details

Job Type
part time
Salary Range
$26.43 - $29.58

Required Skills

Routine Nursing Care SupportPatient SafetyPatient Hygiene SupportHealth Care Facility OperationsHealth Care Aide CertificationActivities of Daily Living AssistanceTeamworkHealth Care Aide RegistrationPatient Personal CareCommunicationRecreation Program SupportCompassionCollaborationPatient Observation and ReportingCare Plan ImplementationMultidisciplinary TeamworkMobility AssistanceNutrition Support