Status: Open until filled.

Health Care Aide

Location: Medicine-Hat, AB

Competition #: HAT.26.047

Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

Location

Good Samaritan South Ridge Village
550 Spruce Way S.E., Medicine Hat, AB

Employment Type

Temporary Part Time 0.59 FTE

Start Date
End Date

August 24, 2026
Until the return of Incumbent

Hours of Work

0700-1400

Wages

$20.17-$25.28/hr; an additional $2/hr to wage top up will be applied, as per Gov. of AB-HCA funding initiative

Employee Group

USW

The Health Care Aide collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure resident/client care is delivered in a way that acknowledges resident choice, dignity, privacy, independence, spirituality and individuality inclusive of a home-like environment:

- Recognizes resident/clients as unique individuals with unique cultural, spiritual and psychosocial needs
- Advocate for our resident/clients and observe and collaborate with the team to report any changes in the residents/clients condition as well as any residents/clients needs or concerns
- Engage in activities of daily living and respond to residents/clients needs for assistance with bathing, dressing, meal service, grooming, and portering, while respecting the residents/clients choice




- Provides quality service according to the care plan and the GSS/GSC Standards of Care including development and updating of care guides/plans
- Promotes team work by helping others as a peer coach through the sharing of knowledge and experience to enhance residents/clients care

The ideal candidate will bring to this opportunity:

- Recognized Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent
- Grade 12 or GED
- First Aide
- Alberta: Registration with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
- Alberta: Food Safe Basic or equivalent
- Able to communicate information in English both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously and positively with residents/clients, resident’s family, visitors and team members
- Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate residents/clients needs

Requirements:

- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Valuable Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Internal Closing Date : August 6, 2026

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.

📌 Health Care Aide (Canada)
🏢 The Good Samaritan Society
📍 Canada