Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Health Care Aide performs patient care on a busy surgery post-operative inpatient unit. The new 5 East Surgical Care Unit opening Fall 2026 will support all surgical services at the site including Gynecological, Plastics, General, Urology, and Orthopedic Surgeries. This 36-bed unit is high turnover with high acuity and the successful candidate requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills to support the team of nursing and other health care professionals.

A high level of independence and collaboration with the nursing team is required to meet the needs of the patient populations and ensure that the unit operates efficiently and effectively.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier under LOU #20 if a regular employee of the same classification who holds a regular position within this unit expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. If no such employee from this unit expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 11: Appointments & Transfers. Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.

Description

The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health qualified who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation.



Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients.

HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities.

The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care.





- Classification:
Health Care Aide
- Union:
COV AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program:
5 East Surgical Care Unit
- Primary Location:
Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details:
As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
- FTE:
0.76
- Posting End Date:
13-OCT-2026
- Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
- Date Available:
23-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift:
7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
5
- Shifts per cycle:
19
- Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off:
As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
$26.43
- Maximum Salary:
$29.58
- Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.

Additional Required Qualifications

At least one year of related General Surgery or Orthopedic Surgery experience required, within the last two years.

Current Basic Life Support Healthcare

Provider (Level C). Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending, lifting and turning and other physical tasks required on the unit. Must be able to lift weights up to 11 kg (24 pounds) and push/pull weights up to 27 kg (60 pounds).

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills. Demonstrated reliability. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and work independently when required. Basic computer skills.

Connect Care

Training.

📌 Health Care Aide - 5 East (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Edmonton