21 Aug
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Alberta Health Services
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Tofield
21 Aug
Alberta Health Services
Tofield
Your Opportunity
Tofield has an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Aide to join their nursing team! As a Health Care Aide, you will be an important member of a multidisciplinary health care team, demonstrating genuine interest and respect for the clients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in Home Care.
You will be a key part of the multidisciplinary care team proving personal care and support to clients in the community settings. Your primary duties will be delivering health care procedures and assisting clients with ADLs as determined in collaboration with the client, their family and members of the health care team as details in the established health care plan. Under special circumstances, you may be called upon to perform assigned Restricted Activities under supervision of a regulated health professional, therefore you will be required to participate in and provide documentation of relevant in-service training and education on an ongoing basis.
You will experience and enjoy the benefits of delivering health care services both on your own and within a team atmosphere. The Town of Tofield is situated 68 km east of Edmonton on highway 14 and is easily commutable from the city of Edmonton if big city living is what you are looking for.
Description
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a cooperative 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 protected environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals.
PLEASE NOTE: Until a new 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: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Tofield Home Care Primary Location: Tofield Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 10-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days,
Evenings, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $26.43 Maximum Salary: $29.58 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) through the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Valid
Class 5 Driver’s License along with access to a reliable vehicle for business use. Able to travel in all weather conditions. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position: This position requires frequent physical demands including walking, bending, lifting, and standing and driving for long periods of time.
Transporting supplies and equipment. CCHSS and AHS qualifications are mandatory and documentation that such education requirements are being met must be submitted on a regular basis. Basic computer skills with Windows operating system, including Outlook and MS Teams. 2 years recent experience in Continuing Care (Type A or B) and or Home Care.
Please note: the successful candidate requires upmost flexibility as this is a shift work position and scheduling may require day and evening shift work as well as weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Medication Assistance Certification, along with experience.
Connect
Care training, along with experience.
📌 Health Care Aide (Tofield)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Tofield