Your Opportunity: As a member of our nursing care team, you will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our clients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct client care. Client care may include assisting clients with activities of daily living, treatments and treatment plans, and other nursing team related activities. Description: As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a cooperative 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: Unit 32, Oncology/Palliative Care Primary





Location:
Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 09-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:
Graduate from a recognized educational program. Recent experience plus ability to communicate effectively with the client population being served. Able to perform duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, walking, bending, and lifting weights up to 25 kg. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Level C (as per unit requirements). Acute Care experience in the past 3 years. Hospice palliative care experience an asset. Please note: All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health and Public Health LPN, RN and RPN applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Preferred

Qualifications:
As Required.

📌 Health Care Aide (Red Deer)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Red Deer