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: 8 East Medicine MCH
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Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.60
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Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2026
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Employee Class: Regular Part Time
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Date Available: 09-JUL-2026
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 4
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Shifts per cycle: 12
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Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $23.62
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Maximum Salary: $28.71
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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:
Minimum 4 months of full-time equivalent acute Medicine experience in an acute setting within the last year. Competent in English communication may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Well organized and flexible. Able to respond to competing requests for assistance. Effective interpersonal and communication skills Caring and respectful behavior with clients, families, visitors, and team members. Effective time management skills. Work as a member of a team as well as ask for and accept direction as required. Prev. health care experience is an asset.
