Posted 22 days ago
Health Care Aide (HCA) – Temporary & Contract
@ HealthOPM
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
HealthOPM is recruiting Health Care Aides for temporary, casual and contract assignments at Good Samaritan care facilities in Edmonton and surrounding Northern Alberta communities. The work covers day, evening and night shifts depending on assignment, paid at $21.00 to $22.00 per hour. Some assignments may offer mileage or accommodation support, subject to site and approval.
Pay:
$21–$22 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming
- Support resident comfort, dignity and safety per care plans
- Observe and report changes in residents' condition to nurses
- Follow infection prevention, safe lifting and documentation procedures
- Collaborate with nurses and the care team
Requirements summary:
- Recognized Health Care Aide training and Alberta HCA eligibility
- Long-term care or seniors' care experience preferred
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Clear background, reference and health screening
- Availability for temporary assignments and shifts
- Willingness to travel to assignment sites
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · manatal
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Health Care Aide, CPR, First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record, references |
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HealthOPM
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 146 |
Assignment locations: Northern Alberta — Edmonton, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Wetaskiwin and Evansburg
Pay: $21.00–$22.00/hour
Employment: Temporary / Contract / Casual
Shifts: Days, evenings and nights depending on assignment
About the Opportunity
HealthOPM is recruiting Health Care Aides (HCAs) for temporary, casual and contract assignments supporting Good Samaritan care facilities in Edmonton and surrounding Northern Alberta communities. Opportunities may include local shifts, regional coverage and longer temporary assignments, depending on site needs.
Assignments may range from short-term shift coverage to extended contracts. Some assignments may include accommodation or mileage assistance, subject to the specific site, assignment and approval. Future opportunities are not guaranteed.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility and other activities of daily living.
- Support resident comfort, dignity and safety while following individualized care plans.
- Observe and report changes in residents' conditions to the nursing team.
- Follow infection prevention, safe lifting, documentation and facility procedures.
- Collaborate with nurses and other members of the care team.
Requirements
- Recognized Health Care Aide training and current eligibility to practise/work as an HCA in Alberta, including applicable registration requirements.
- Experience in long-term care, continuing care, assisted living or seniors' care preferred.
- Current CPR/First Aid and ability to complete required vulnerable-sector/background, reference and health-document screening before placement.
- Availability for temporary assignments and the shifts accepted.
- Ability to travel to the actual assignment site when required.
- Previous Good Samaritan experience is an asset.
Travel & Accommodation
Some rural or regional assignments may offer approved mileage or accommodation support. Availability and terms vary by assignment and will be confirmed before acceptance.
About HealthOPM
HealthOPM is a Canadian healthcare staffing and recruitment organization connecting qualified healthcare professionals with temporary, contract and permanent workforce opportunities.
To apply, submit your resume and indicate your current city, preferred assignment locations, shift availability, earliest start date, willingness to travel and any previous Good Samaritan experience.
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