Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
The UAH Medicine Relief Team at the University of Alberta Hospital provides relief (float) staff to 13 Medicine units providing care for General Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pulmonary, Nephrology, GI and Hematology patients. The Medicine program is a dynamic and fast paced adult acute care program dedicated to best practice in providing patient and family centered care. Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary collaborative care team in accordance with the AHS Values, hospital policies and nursing care standards. As a member of the collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the Health Care Aide is responsible for providing patient care services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Health Care Aides within the medicine program participate in the delivery of quality patient care by providing services necessary for the physical and emotional well-being and comfort of the patient. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting in the delivery of quality patient care to meet patient’s hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs by obtaining and documenting height and weight, assisting with ADLs, lifting, transferring, and mobilizing patients, transporting patients, equipment and specimens to other areas of the hospital, as well as maintaining the inventory of supplies. You will also assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, families, staff and visitors by gathering and cleaning equipment and maintaining an environment free of obstacles and clutter. Physical demands of the job involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, twisting, walking, and lifting weights up to 25 kg.
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
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: UAH Medicine - Relief Team, will float to all units
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 01-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 22-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $26.43
- Maximum Salary: $29.58
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Health Care Aide Certificate required. Active licensing with the CLHA required. Medical Terminology course required. Current BCLS- HCP certification required. Basic computer and email skills required. Proficient written and verbal communication skills required. Interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary team. Ability to perform job duties independently while working in collaboration with team members. Ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads and work conditions.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care training and experience preferred. Experience working within a Medicine acute care practice setting within the last 2 years preferred. Experience working within the CoACT framework preferred. Experience working in a casual or float position preferred. Extensive availability for orientation and shift bookings preferred.
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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