Your Opportunity: Cancer Care Alberta is currently looking for a Health Care Aide (HCA) to join our team at the new, state of the art, Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary. The HCA will work in a fast-paced environment.

The Arthur

Child is a world-class facility that provides cancer care to patients. Designed for the future of cancer care, the Arthur Child features 1.3 million square feet of bright, modern design, innovative equipment, and an integrated approach to research and optimizing care for our patients, families, and staff.

Description: As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a team-oriented 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 recent 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: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: PCU 95/125 - Pallaitive Care/Medical and Radiation Oncology Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 21-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.25 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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: Must be able to perform repetitive physical duties that include walking long distances, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching, assisting with patient transfers and other duties related to patient care.

Current Basic Cardiac Life

Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Preferred Qualifications: It’s Your Move (IYM) certification.

Basic

Computer skills.

Connect

Care experience. At least 2 years in the last 5 years acute hospital experience.

📌 Health Care Aide (Calgary)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Calgary