Health Care Aide at Covenant Health Canada
Date: 4 days ago
City: Lethbridge, AB
Contract type: Full time
Your Opportunity:
At St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, you’ll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a welcoming, homelike environment. Our Community Transition Beds support patients during times of increased demand, offering short-term, post-acute recovery and transitional care. As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you play a vital role in helping individuals regain independence and quality of life after illness, surgery, or hospitalization. In this role, you will provide hands-on personal care, assist with daily living activities, and support patients in maintaining comfort and dignity. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Your commitment to empathy and respect will make a meaningful difference every day. St. Michael’s Health Centre is recognized for its comprehensive services, including rehabilitation, dementia care, palliative care, and long-term care. Joining our team means embracing our mission of Care with Love and Dignity, while contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence in Catholic healthcare. If you’re passionate about person-centered care and thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything we do, this HCA role is for you. 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: Community Transition Beds
Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.64
Posting End Date: 08-DEC-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 5
Shifts per cycle: 16
Shift Pattern: Evening, Nights, 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:
Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or similar healthcare setting. Basic understanding of long-term care principles, including support for chronic conditions and daily living activities. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a collaborative approach to working with a healthcare team. Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism in all interactions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional training or certification in Geriatric Care or Long-Term Care (e.g., Certified Palliative Health Care Aide). Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Skills in providing support for residents with cognitive impairments and managing complex care needs.
At St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, you’ll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a welcoming, homelike environment. Our Community Transition Beds support patients during times of increased demand, offering short-term, post-acute recovery and transitional care. As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you play a vital role in helping individuals regain independence and quality of life after illness, surgery, or hospitalization. In this role, you will provide hands-on personal care, assist with daily living activities, and support patients in maintaining comfort and dignity. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Your commitment to empathy and respect will make a meaningful difference every day. St. Michael’s Health Centre is recognized for its comprehensive services, including rehabilitation, dementia care, palliative care, and long-term care. Joining our team means embracing our mission of Care with Love and Dignity, while contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence in Catholic healthcare. If you’re passionate about person-centered care and thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything we do, this HCA role is for you. 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:
Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or similar healthcare setting. Basic understanding of long-term care principles, including support for chronic conditions and daily living activities. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents and their families. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a collaborative approach to working with a healthcare team. Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism in all interactions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional training or certification in Geriatric Care or Long-Term Care (e.g., Certified Palliative Health Care Aide). Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Skills in providing support for residents with cognitive impairments and managing complex care needs.
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