The South Health Campus (SHC) is a full-service hospital that provides services to Calgary in high need areas including Women’s Health, NICU, Emergency, Surgery and Mental Health.SHC includes inpatient, outpatient, and wellness services, as well as prevention and public health learning opportunities for the community. The campus also includes a YMCA and retail services.The Cardiac Inpatient Unit (ACU 66), working collaboratively with all the clinical teams spread across the South Health Campus, is in the process of hiring a Health Care Aide (HCA). Our unit offers a unique opportunity to work with acute General Internal Medicine and Cardiology patients in a modern environment.The HCA works as a key member of the interdisciplinary health care team and collaborates with staff to provide quality care to patients and families at the Campus. The HCA provides appropriate care, as delegated in accordance with Alberta Health Services polies, procedures and established standards. The incumbent demonstrates consideration of patient's comfort, safety, privacy, dignity, independence and choice.The HCA working under the supervision of the Health Care Professional, either RN or LPN, is responsible for following the patients care plan using their knowledge skills and abilities to provide competent care. When an HCA does not feel competent to perform an assigned task, they will request guidance from the Health Care Professional.

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 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 66, Acute Care Cardiac Inpatients

Primary Location: South Health Campus

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.50

Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 16-NOV-2026

Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027

Length of Shift in weeks: 10

Shifts per cycle: 25

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $26.43

Maximum Salary: $29.58

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Classification: Health Care Aide

Union: AUPE AUX

Unit and Program: Unit 66, Acute Care Cardiac Inpatients

Primary Location: South Health Campus

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.50

Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 10

Shifts per cycle: 25

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:
Grade 12 Diploma required.Graduation from an educational program using the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides required.Current registration with CLHA.Current successful completion of BCLS-HCP is required.Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.Current acute care HCA experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience working in a Team-oriented Care Hub (CoACT) preferred.Working knowledge of Inpatient Med/Surg Connect Care.

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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