The Health Care Aide (HCAs) provide direct, client-centered care under the direction of regulated health professionals such as Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).HCAs deliver care in home, community and lodge settings, supporting individuals to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.Providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living in alignment with individualized care plans.Supporting mobility, transfers, feeding, hygiene, grooming, and dressing.Delivering respite support to families and caregivers.Performing authorized health-related tasks as outlined in the care plan, such as medication assistance, catheter care, ostomy care, dressing changes, and therapeutic exercises.Provides Housekeeping services that are essential to the Client's Activities of Daily Living in their immediate living space to increase the prospects for maintaining the client in their Home/Community.Promoting patient- and family-centered care grounded in respect, compassion, and professionalism.HCAs play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care, while upholding the values, standards, vision of Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) and the regulatory expectations of the CLHA.The farthest site is 160km south of the city.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; 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 secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals.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.

Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Unit and Program: Okotoks / Home & Community Care Rural South Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 17-MAY-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Days Off: As Per Rotation Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Health Care Aide Unit and Program: Okotoks / Home & Community Care Rural South Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 17-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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: Health Care Aides (HCAs) are regulated health professionals who must meet the hiring, education, and licensure requirements established by the College of LPNs & HCAs (CLHA), the CLHA determines education, certification, registration, and licensure requirements in accordance with the Health Professions Act (HPA).HCAs are responsible for maintaining active registration and meeting ongoing regulatory requirements, including entry-to-practice standards, continuing competence expectations, and adherence to the CLHA Code of Ethics.The candidate must have BCLS-HCP from Heart and Stroke Foundation within the last 12 months.The candidate must have Basic First Aid (Level 1) within the last 36 months.In addition, the candidate must be effective in verbal and written English, have well developed time management skills, demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors and team members.Preferred Qualifications: Preference is given to candidates who have minimum one year Home Care and/or long-term care experience.You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community, or health care facilities.A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

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