You’re a patient, empathetic team player who pays attention to the details. A key member of the healthcare team, Health Care Aides (HCAs) help enhance the patient experience as you work within an interdisciplinary team environment, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of the patient/clients. Working as an HCA, you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our clients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct client care. Whether it’s aiding with activities of daily living, administering treatments, performing nursing tasks or other activities, you’ll make a difference every day. The Town of Wainwright, rated one of the most affordable communities twice in past Alberta-wide surveys, is a peaceful prairie home to about 6,200 people. The community and area, known for being home to the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and their excellent hunting locations, offer a unique country lifestyle with urban amenities all within a two-hour drive from Edmonton.

Assisted Living

Alberta (ALA) provides Albertans with the support they need through a comprehensive assisted living system that offers a full range of services, including medical and non-medical supports, continuing care homes, home care, community care, and social services. ALA is focused on delivering care more effectively and consistently across the province by enhancing home and community services, expediting access to supportive living environments and continuing care homes, and ensuring Albertans and their caregivers are well-informed.

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 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

Long Term Care

Primary Location

Wainwright Health Centre

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE

0.68

Posting End Date

21-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available

31-AUG-2026

Temporary End Date

15-MAR-2027

Length of Shift in weeks:

10

Shifts per cycle

40

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary

$26.43

Maximum Salary

$29.58

Vehicle Requirement

Not Applicable

Transition Company

Assisted Living Alberta

Classification

Health Care Aide

Union

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program

Long Term Care

Primary Location





Wainwright Health Centre

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE

0.68

Posting End Date

21-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available

31-AUG-2026

Temporary End Date

15-MAR-2027

Hours per Shift

5.00, 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

10

Shifts per cycle

40

Shift Pattern

Days, Evenings, 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: As Required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Connect Care is preferred.

Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together. We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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