Wainwright is a vibrant and friendly community of around 7,000 located in east central Alberta on highway 14 and 41. It is a major service center for the agriculture and oil and gas industries and is home to Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, which trains our National Defense personnel. Wainwright is a community of delightful contrasts, boasting a variety of attractive and comfortable neighborhoods from charming older districts lined with trees to steadily expanding new residential subdivisions. The quality of lifestyle in this community is enhanced by an excellent choice of schools for children, extensive health care facilities and an unlimited array of year-round recreational opportunities.Wainwright Homecare has an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Aide in Community Health. In this role, the Health Care Aide provides patient care services as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team, under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse. You will participate in the delivery of quality patient care by assisting basic personal care and hygiene, medication assistance, donning and doffing of stockings, respite care, as well as multiple other in-home client services within the community of Wainwright and surrounding area.PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit or program expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.

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 recent 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: Wainwright Home Care Prov Bldg

Primary Location: Wainwright Provincial Building

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 12-NOV-2026

Temporary End Date: 12-JUN-2028

Length of Shift in weeks: 6

Shifts per cycle: 24

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $26.43

Maximum Salary: $29.58

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta

Classification: Health Care Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Wainwright Home Care Prov Bldg

Primary Location: Wainwright Provincial Building





Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 12-NOV-2026

Temporary End Date: 12-JUN-2028

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 6

Shifts per cycle: 24

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $26.43

Maximum Salary: $29.58

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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
Ability to meet the physical demands required.

Preferred Qualifications
Homecare experience preferred. Connect Care Training preferred.

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.

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