Your Opportunity:
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative 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 qualified, 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.

Classification: Health Care Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Emergency

Primary Location:



Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.40

Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 10-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift: 5.5, 6.5

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 28

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings

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:

Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to be reliable, self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a stressful environment.

Demonstrated strong prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years recent experience working as a HCA in an emergency department.

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