Your Opportunity

Experience the variety of rural health care at Tofield Health Centre- where you easily access big-city amenities less than an hour’s drive from Edmonton! Grow your current practice as part of the Acute Care and Emergency/Outpatients department in the welcoming community of Tofield. As important members of the health care team, Health Care Aides demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our patients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct patient care.

Patient care may include assisting patients with activities of daily living, treatments, and treatment plans, and other nursing team related activities. Your interpersonal and communication skills help you build solid relationships with your coworkers and patients alike, while your dedication to ongoing development shows in taking the initiative to sign up for courses and participate in continuous improvement activities.

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 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.

Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Acute Care Primary Location: Tofield Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 21-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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

Able to perform duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, walking, bending, and lifting weights up to 25 kg.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience in Acute Care preferred, plus ability to communicate effectively with the elderly. Experience with Connect Care, and general computer skills are preferred.

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