Your Opportunity:
The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and is responsible for providing direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the patient, and provides indirect services to support the overall provision of care in their assigned area. These services are provided under supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or regulated healthcare professional in accordance with their designated colleges’ supervision guidelines. The type of supervision requires (direct or indirect) will depend on the complexity of the task or procedure being assigned, the stability of the patient and the skill level of the HCA performing the task. Minimum knowledge and skill requirements for HCA’s are acquired through education based on the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides or equivalent. The specific skills of the HCA relative to the requirements of the position are determined, in this order, by applicable legislation, the employer (based on need and safety of the patient population), the characteristics of the care setting and the individual knowledge and skill of the HCA. HCAs are responsible and accountable for the tasks and support functions assigned to them, and for understanding tasks or functions they are able and not able to perform in a particular setting.
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.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
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Union: AUPE AUX
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Unit and Program: Unit 78 Orthopedic
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Primary Location: South Health Campus
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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-JUL-2026
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Employee Class: Casual/Relief
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Date Available: 20-JUL-2026
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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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
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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:
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 a condition of employment at AHS, you must be enrolled in the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) and provide evidence of your enrollment at time of hire and annually thereafter. In addition, you must meet one of the following Alberta Health Services (AHS) Health Care Aide (HCA) competency requirement and provide evidence at time of hire: Certified - certified as a Health Care Aide through a Government of Alberta licensed post-secondary institution using the Provincial Health Care Aide Curriculum; or Substantially Equivalent - an educational background deemed equivalent as compared to the approved Provincial Health Care Aide Curriculum; or Deemed Competent - assessed as competent by an Alberta regulated nurse, using the Provincial Competency Assessment Profile Tool. BCLS certification is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English. Proven capacity to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including the ability to seek and follow direction. Excellent time‑management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Previous healthcare experience is considered an asset.
