The High River General Hospital Long-Term Care (LTC) is home to 50 Elderly Residents. Nestled 66.5 kms south of Calgary in the beautiful community of High River, Alberta. The vibrant High River Hospital offers an excellent rural care giver opportunity in a unique and diverse Alberta health services care facility. The Health Care Aide (HCA) in LTC works in a Resident Family Centered Care environment that focuses on meeting the comprehensive and complex care needs of the Residents and their families in a home like setting. The HCA will work diligently to enhance the Residents activities of daily living by providing compassionate Resident centered care. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements.
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 setting 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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
Classification: Health Care Aide
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Long-Term Care
Primary Location: High River
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $26.43
Maximum Salary: $29.58
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
Classification: Health Care Aide
Union: AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: Long-Term Care
Primary Location: High River
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
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.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous Long-Term Care Nursing experience. 1-2 years Caregiver experience in an Adult Clinical Care Setting. Completion of Supportive Pathways or equivalent dementia care education or experience will be considered a preferred asset. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as member of a care team. Palliative Care experience will be considered a preferred asset.
Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.
Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together. We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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