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Health Care Aide

@ Alberta Health Services

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Lacombe, Alberta

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Overview

Alberta Health Services is hiring a full-time Health Care Aide for its acute care unit at Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre, on a rotating day, evening and weekend schedule. The role supports patients' daily living needs under the supervision of a regulated health professional. Pay is $26.43 to $29.58 per hour, with the uncertified rate applying until HCA certification is proven.

Responsibilities:

Assist with activities of daily living and personal care
Help nurses with routine patient care
Observe and report on patient mood, health and wellbeing
Support organized activities and programs
Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Requirements summary:

Active or eligible for CLHA registration as a Health Care Aide
Proof of HCA certificate completion within 18 months of hire
Ability to work day, evening and weekend shifts on a rotation

Tools & skills

HCA Acute care Patient care Communication skills

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First seen by our source: 2026-11-10
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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	38.75
Schedule	day, evening, weekends
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Hospital or clinic
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer low
Licences & certifications	Health Care Aide registration (CLHA)
Education	Trade certificate (required)
Fields of study	Health 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.

LinkedIn followers: 221,476
People associated on LinkedIn: 46,271
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
Profile identifies a recruitment agency: No

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Field	Value
Industry	Hospitals and Health Care
Company size	10,001+ employees
Headquarters	Edmonton, Alberta
Organization type	Nonprofit
Year founded	2008
Specialties	Health Support and Services
Open jobs on Jobsy	2,151
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our rural acute care team. Nurses who apply will have the opportunity to work in both Acute Care and ER. Our hospital contains 35 acute care beds on 2 units and a busy 13 bed ER. Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to service all of the needs of our residents. Lacombe is one of Alberta’s newest cities that has retained its small town feel and is located a short 15-minute drive north of Red Deer. Lacombe offers a rich natural environment of lakes and green spaces, along with an unrivaled range of lifestyle amenities. Our facility serves the city and surrounding rural areas and communities.

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.

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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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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