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Health Care Aide

@ Alberta Health Services

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Westlock, Alberta

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Overview

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Health Care Aide for a temporary full-time continuing care role in Westlock. The work supports patients with daily living activities under a regulated health professional, across shifts including days, nights and weekends, at $26.43 to $29.58 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist patients with activities of daily living
  • Provide hygiene, nutrition and mobility support
  • Assist nurses with routine patient care
  • Observe and report on patient mood and health
  • Support organized activities and maintain safety

Requirements summary:

  • Active or eligible CLHA Health Care Aide registration
  • HCA certificate completed within 18 months of hire
  • Active CLHA registration

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HCAPatient careCommunication skills
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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week38.75
Scheduleday, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, Home, Hospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsCLHA Health Care Aide registration
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyHealth Care Aide

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Alberta Health Services

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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.

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Reported office locations
  • 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
  • 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
Other recorded names
  • Alberta Health Services
Specialties
  • Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
Open jobs on Jobsy2,124
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

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:
    • Assisted Living Alberta
  • Classification:
    • Health Care Aide
  • Union:
    • AUPE AUX
  • Unit and Program:
    • Continuing Care
  • Primary Location:
    • Westlock Cont Care & Home Care
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  1.00
  • Posting End Date:
    • 16-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
    • Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
    • 29-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
    • 14-AUG-2028
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 10
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 50
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days, Nights, Weekends
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $26.43
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $29.58
  • Vehicle Requirement:
    • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

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:

Active Registration with CLHA.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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