Description
Health Care Aide
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.
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- Classification: Health Care Aide
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- Union: AUPE AUX
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- Unit and Program: Alberta Kidney Care South, Hemodialysis
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- Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
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- Location Details: As Per Location
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- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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- FTE: 0.43
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- Posting End Date: 07-MAY-2026
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- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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- Date Available: 29-JUN-2026
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- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
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- Hours per Shift: 7.75
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- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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- Shifts per cycle: 26
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- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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- Days Off: As Per Rotation
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- Minimum Salary: $23.62
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- Maximum Salary: $28.71
- 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.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.