Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity to grow and strengthen your skills and work at your full scope of practice as a Health Care Aide (HCA) within a collaborative team at the Peter Lougheed Hospital. Unit 51 is a Subacute Transition Unit, primarily caring for patients awaiting Alternate Level of Care in the community. As a member of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, the HCA supports the overall provision of care as assigned, assisting the patient with activities of daily living (examples include personal care, feeding, mobility); comfort (e.g., bed positioning) and safety. The HCA will work within a CoAct model of care and work in collaboration with the care hub team in your assigned area. You will work under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The HCA will be expected to maintain a high standard of quality care, participate in quality improvement activities and integrate the principles of patient and family centered care in your practice.
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: PLC Unit 51 Sub Acute Care
- Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 30-MAY-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 10
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:Current BLS/CPR certification from Heart & Stroke. Demonstrated ability to work at full scope of practice; ability to function effectively and collaboratively within a patient and family centered healthcare team. Proven ability to work independently and show initiative within the healthcare team. Effective organization and time management skills. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and staff. Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English. Able to handle the physical demands of the position, including but not limited to walking, bending, lifting and standing for extended periods of the shift. Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Health Care Aide in an acute medical nursing unit within the last 5years. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 3 years acute adult inpatient medicine experience preferred. Geriatric & Dementia experience preferred. Experience working in a CoACT environment preferred. Experience with Connect Care preferred. Previous Unit 51 experience 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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