Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
The Cold Lake Health Care Centre has an opportunity for a passionate Health Care Aide (HCA) dedicated to patient- and family-centered care. An HCA is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing personal assistance and support services to the clients requiring care. Working under a regulated health professional following patient care plans and facility policies, you will assist with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, while also supporting organized activities or programs. Superior interpersonal skills will be used daily as you work closely with clients, families, caregivers, and regulated health professionals. You will help maintain a safe environment, observe and report on patients' health and well-being, and ensure effective communication. Your role includes direct client care demonstrating genuine interest and respect for clients and families in your care. Located in the picturesque lake country, Cold Lake is a vibrant community nestled on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and the Métis. Home to Alberta’s seventh-largest lake, Canada’s busiest 4 Wing Air Force Base, and thriving industries like tourism, oil and gas, and agriculture, it offers a high quality of life with modern amenities and small-town charm. Cold Lake boasts English and French schools, Portage College, and diverse groups for arts, culture, sports, and volunteering. Explore the stunning outdoors from Cold Lake and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks to the Iron Horse Trail. Kinosoo Beach, a hub of summer festivities, and the surrounding wilderness provide endless opportunities for relaxation and adventure. Cold Lake offers not just a career but the chance to become part of a dynamic community where natural beauty, cultural activities, and a welcoming spirit make it truly feel like home.
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: Acute Care; Combined Medical/Surgical/Obstetrics
- Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 25-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 05-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, 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:Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Preferred Qualifications:Successful completion of a Medication Assistance Program (MAP).
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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