North Zone PCA, High Level, Northwest Health Centre

New Nursing - Health Care Aide

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PRI00001868 Requisition #

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About an hour ago Post Date

Your Opportunity:

Your prospect to work in a really busy medical clinic, that will be relocating to a new site at the end of September. You can work to your full-scope as an HCA. You will be responsible for taking vital signs; doing blood sugar and urine testing; setting up exam rooms and supporting our team of physicians. The hired candidate is eligible for northern allowance based on hours worked. In addition, the successful employee may be eligible for a Northern Residents tax deduction. Northern Allowance: 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. Travel Expense Reimbursement: 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:

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 in 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 overall wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and you will support 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: Medical Clinic/PCA
- Primary Location: Northwest Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date: 20-SEP-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 6
- Shifts per cycle: 30
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- 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:

You must be registered as an HCA in Alberta. You must be an excellent team player and communicator. You must be self-motivated and able to function without 1:1 supervision. You must be comfortable working closely with physicians and a diverse group of patients. You must be detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Connect Care is advantageous. Familiarity with working in a medical clinic is preferred.

📌 Health Care Aide (High Level)
🏢 Primary Care Alberta
📍 High Level