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
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Union: COV AUPE AUX
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Unit and Program: Mental Health Staff Pool
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Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.00
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Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2026
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Employee Class: Casual/Relief
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Date Available: 08-SEP-2026
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Hours per Shift: Varies
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Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
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Shifts per cycle: Varies
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
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Days Off: Other
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Minimum Salary: $26.43
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Maximum Salary: $29.58
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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:
Experience in mental health or related settings required. Ability to work effectively both as a collaborative team member and independently. Ability to perform confidently in a fast-paced, highly acute clinical environment. Strong assessment skills with the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient status. Excellent communication skills with the capacity to adapt communication style to meet diverse needs. Excellent time management, organizational and conflict resolution abilities required. Demonstrated reliability and dependability in all aspects of practice. Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with mental health and addictions population. Familiarity with provision of constant care with observation charting. Current NVCI and de-escalation skills.
