Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
Come and join our team at the Day Surgery/Surgical Short Stay units at PLC. As a Health Care Aide, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team you will be an integral part of the patient experience, seeing a diverse population of Albertans and their families who require surgical stay and ensure a positive surgical experience. To be successful in this role, you will possess an understanding of how patients and their families are at the center of care strategies and strive to be inclusive and welcoming to reflect the needs and supports required for the populations that we serve (i.e. ethno-cultural, equity-seeking, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups, etc.). As the successful candidate you will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: time management and prioritization skills in a rapidly changing environment: be self-directed and exercise independent decision making, strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team; initiative and independence in a team environment; problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills; actively integrate patient and family centered care principles; basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office); and show compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies. This is a very exciting opportunity to join the team and be a major influence on the patient’s surgical care experience. Apply today!
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.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 22/23 Day Surgery/Short Stay
- Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $26.03
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Minimum of one (1) year of HCA experience within last three (3) years in an acute inpatient surgical nursing unit. You must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time. You will be required to lift, bend and push a variety of weights while maintaining safe body mechanics stipulated by AHS It’s Your Move patient handling program. Demonstrated positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills through computer, verbal and written means, in a professional and mature manner. Recent work experience in a short-stay surgical setting.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully demonstrated an ability to independently initiate and perform tasks with minimal supervision. Experience using Connect Care. Indigenous Awareness and Sensitivity Training. Experience working with diverse communities, groups and/or organizations (i.e. ethno-cultural, equity-setting, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups, etc.).
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.
