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Health Care Aide
@ Alberta Health Services
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Health Care Aide for acute care units at Wetaskiwin Hospital, covering medical and surgical wards. The role supports activities of daily living, assists nurses with routine care, and observes and reports on patients' wellbeing. The posting states a 0.78 FTE, rotating days, evenings, nights and weekends, and a salary of $26.43 to $29.58 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal assistance and activities of daily living support
- Assist nurses with routine patient care
- Assist with organized activities and programs
- Observe and report on patient mood, health and wellbeing
- Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
Requirements summary:
- Active or eligible CLHA Health Care Aide registration
- 2-3 years HCA experience
- 1 year acute care experience
- Current BLS certification
- Palliative and wound care courses (wound and palliative preferred)
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- 2026-11-13
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 30 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CLHA Health Care Aide registration, BLS, Palliative care course, Wound care course |
| 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.
Full company description
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
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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…
| 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 | 2,312 |
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Your Opportunity:
Wetaskiwin has an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Aide (HCA) position on their acute care units! Wetaskiwin is a large rural hospital and you will have the opportunity to work on all four acute care units. The acute care units range from 18 to 25 beds with the prospect of working both surgical and medical. As an HCA you will provide a variety of services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. Wetaskiwin is located 70 km south of Edmonton in the heart of Central Alberta. The city name comes from the Cree word which means the hills where peace was made. You can take a self-guided tour through the historic downtown and read about the peace cairn that commemorates sixty years of peace between the Blackfoot and the Cree. Wetaskiwin has an extensive trail system that leads you around the entire city with a direct connection to By-the-Lake Park. Year-round markets provide citizens and visitors with fresh fruit, produce and many different home made items. The Manluk Centre offers swim lessons, fitness programs and Aquatic Leadership courses, as well as party facilities. There’s always something to do in Wetaskiwin!
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: Unit 43 Medicine
- Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.78
- Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 47
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:2-3 years HCA experience required. 1 year Acute care experience. Current BLS, Palliative Course, Wound Care Course, Ability to work the full scope of practice of an HCA.
Preferred Qualifications:Wound care and Palliative care course.
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