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Fort Vermilion is a hamlet located in northern Alberta on the southern banks of the Peace River. It is only a few short hours away from the border of Northwest Territories. With its sprawling landscapes, there are many trails and areas to take in the nature of this small town.

Other amenities include a golf course, public library, and cultural complex. Many other incentives also exist that make working in this reason a privilege. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300.

This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta.

Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.

Description

The Care Aide Learner position provides an prospect for students enrolled in an approved Alberta Health Care Aide certificate program to consolidate their knowledge and skills towards competency in the range and complexity of the Health Care Aide. As an unregulated member of the collaborative healthcare team and under the supervision of a regulated nursing professional,



you will provide personal assistance such as supporting activities of daily living and 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. The activities performed, and level of supervision required are determined by legislation, standards of supervision outlined by regulatory colleges, organizational policy, educational preparation, practice setting, complexity of the patient, level of risk involved, and competency of the Care Aide Learner.

Classification: Care Aide Learner Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Fort Vermilion Long Term Care Primary Location: Ft Vermilion Gen Hos/Mntl Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.63 Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 03-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 38 Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $23.62 Maximum Salary: $23.62 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Enrolment in an approved Alberta Health Care Aide certificate program within three months of hire.

Additional Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a plan to complete an HCA Certificate Program through an approved Alberta HCA program within 18 months of hire or be in the process of completing the necessary competency test for eligibility of registration with the College of LPN's and HCA's of Alberta. Candidate must be able to provide proof of active registration as a Certified Care Aide.

Preferred Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent

📌 Care Aide Learner (Fort Vermilion)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Fort Vermilion