Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
Are you interested in using your specialized skills to support Albertan’s fighting cancer? Do you have a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn? An exciting opportunity exists to showcase and grow your skills by joining our dynamic, inpatient team within the Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) as a Health Care Aide (HCA). This is an amazing opportunity for the HCA to deliver patient care throughout the cancer care continuum. As an HCA, working to your full scope, you will report to Nurse in charge, as well as alternate team members for general direction as it relates to patient assignments and specific duties. This fast-paced acute environment will require you to adapt to workload assignment changes and possess the communication skills and knowledge to promptly report needs and condition changes of the patient as required. You will be responsible to support the general emotional well-being and physical comfort of the patient population you are serving. The successful HCA will be a key member of the team utilizing the Integrated Collaborative Practice model. In joining our progressive team, you will be open to providing and receiving constructive mentorship and to coaching opportunities that strive toward the best in patient focused care. Importantly, your career will be supported by a dedicated leadership team that values and promotes a culture of continuous learning and service improvement. The CCI provides comprehensive cancer services for Edmonton and Northern Alberta with the goal to lead in research and best practice by using innovative technologies and collaboration to optimize patient care. Our passionate medical teams, staff and volunteers strive to deliver compassionate and advanced care, making a daily difference in the lives of patients and families.
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.
- Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 30, Inpatients
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 20-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
- Date Available: 30-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 17-JAN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:Acute care experience within the past 2 years. (students with preceptorship or practicum experience in acute care will be considered equivalent). Must be able to perform repetitive physical duties that include walking long distances, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching above shoulder, and able to lift a minimum of 20 kg. Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team Exhibit strong time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Must be competent in deescalation and managing patients with complex psychosocial needs. Exhibit leadership skills, including mentorship/coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Demonstrate ability to manage change and adapt to changing workflows. Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in professional growth.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience caring for oncology/hematology patients. Experience administering systemic treatment. Experience working with elements of CoAct and collaborative care. Experience with wound care, PVADs, and CVADS. Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in professional growth. Experience with Connect Care.
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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