Health Care Aide
Covenant Health Canada
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Edmonton, AB
Contract type: Part time
Your Opportunity:
This opportunity is within the Palliative Care Unit at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre, a facility that proudly serves nearly 500 residents through compassionate long-term care, subacute care, and hospice services tailored to individual needs. As a cornerstone of healthcare in the Edmonton community, the Centre is committed to enhancing quality of life through specialized, resident-centered care. Located in the heart of the city, it offers a supportive and collaborative environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those at the end of life of those we serve. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description:
Description: The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides basic nursing care to patients/residents as directed, assists with activities of daily living, and performs other activities necessary to meet the personal needs of patients/residents. The HCA maintains and promotes patient/resident safety, comfort, privacy, dignity and independence, and performs duties to maintain an aesthetic environment. The HCA is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.
Classification: Health Care Aide
Union: COV AUPE AUX
Unit and Program: 9Y Palliative Care EGCCC
Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.50
Posting End Date: 24-OCT-2025
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
Hours per Shift: 6.00, 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 5
Shifts per cycle: 16
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $20.78
Maximum Salary: $25.26
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed: 1) a continuing care or medicine unit placement, and 2) either Year 1 of a practical nursing program; or Year 2 of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program, and 3) knowledge and experience with medication assistance; will be considered. Candidates who are In Progress on the Directory may be considered. Candidates will be required to provide proof of Active enrolment on the Directory. Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent Continuing Care experience. Recent Palliative Care experience. Connect Care experience. Strong teamwork and communication skills; interdisciplinary collaboration.
This opportunity is within the Palliative Care Unit at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre, a facility that proudly serves nearly 500 residents through compassionate long-term care, subacute care, and hospice services tailored to individual needs. As a cornerstone of healthcare in the Edmonton community, the Centre is committed to enhancing quality of life through specialized, resident-centered care. Located in the heart of the city, it offers a supportive and collaborative environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those at the end of life of those we serve. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description:
Description: The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides basic nursing care to patients/residents as directed, assists with activities of daily living, and performs other activities necessary to meet the personal needs of patients/residents. The HCA maintains and promotes patient/resident safety, comfort, privacy, dignity and independence, and performs duties to maintain an aesthetic environment. The HCA is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed: 1) a continuing care or medicine unit placement, and 2) either Year 1 of a practical nursing program; or Year 2 of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program, and 3) knowledge and experience with medication assistance; will be considered. Candidates who are In Progress on the Directory may be considered. Candidates will be required to provide proof of Active enrolment on the Directory. Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent Continuing Care experience. Recent Palliative Care experience. Connect Care experience. Strong teamwork and communication skills; interdisciplinary collaboration.
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