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Health Care Aide

@ Alberta Health Services

Barrhead, Alberta

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Overview

Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Health Care Aide at the Barrhead Continuing Care Centre on a temporary contract ending September 29, 2027. The aide supports daily living, hygiene, nutrition, mobility and safety for residents under a regulated health professional, on rotating days, evenings and weekends at $26.43 to $29.58 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist residents with daily living and personal care
  • Help nurses with routine care and hygiene, nutrition, mobility and safety
  • Assist with organized activities and programs
  • Observe and report on residents' mood, health and wellbeing
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Requirements summary:

  • Active or eligible CLHA registration as a Health Care Aide
  • Proof of HCA education or certificate within 18 months of hire

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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
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2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsHealth Care Aide registration (CLHA), HCA Certificate
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyHealth 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.

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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…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
Open jobs on Jobsy2,100
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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:
  • Barrhead Continuing Care Centre
  • Primary Location:
  • Barrhead Continuing Care
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 0.51
  • Posting End Date:
  • 14-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
  • Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
  • 05-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
  • 29-SEP-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75, 6.50, 6.25
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 6
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 17
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days, Evenings, 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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