Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity awaits you in Stettler, a welcoming community located in the “Heart of Alberta,” just 179 km southeast of Edmonton and 101 km east of Red Deer. As a regional hub serving a trading area of over 11,000 people, Stettler offers a wide range of amenities including elementary and junior high schools, a composite high school, a public library, twin arenas, an aquatic center, a performing arts theatre, and access to several golf courses and nearby Buffalo Lake. As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will thrive in a dynamic environment where both teamwork and independent initiative are essential. You will follow care plans developed in collaboration with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, ensuring high-quality, client-centered care. This role requires strong time management and organizational skills to balance multiple priorities, as well as the ability to provide sincere emotional support through active listening and a positive, compassionate approach. You will also have opportunities to expand your knowledge through ongoing education and participation in local home care initiatives. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to think on your feet are key to succeeding in this rewarding and impactful role.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Home Care
- Primary Location: Stettler Community Health/MH
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.46
- Posting End Date: 01-AUG-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 11-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 6.5, 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 36
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $26.03
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.
Additional Required Qualifications:Access to Vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:Preferred HCA certificate. Equivalent experience considered. Home Care experience an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
