Health Care Aide at Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity: Imagine Living and Thriving in a City with the Heart of a Small Town. Exciting Opportunity for a Health Care Aid in Cold Lake, Alberta. Are you passionate about providing patient- and family-centered care? Are you looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle? Cold Lake could be your new home! We are currently seeking a Health Care Aide to join our dedicated healthcare team. This position is ideal for a compassionate and skilled professional who values community connection, collaborative care, and personal growth. Why Choose Cold Lake? Nestled beside Alberta’s seventh-largest lake, Cold Lake offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant city living. With a population of over 20,000, we offer the amenities of a city while maintaining the welcoming atmosphere of a small town. Cold Lake is a four-season destination with endless recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, hiking, skiing, and more. It’s also home to 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canada’s busiest fighter base, and supported by strong industries in tourism, oil and gas, and agriculture. Whether you're exploring nature, building your career, or connecting with a close-knit community, Cold Lake is a place where you can truly thrive. Apply today and discover the professional and personal rewards of life in Cold Lake Description: As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Cold Lake Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 08-JAN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 18-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 19-JUL-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification Additional Required Qualifications: Required that you attach a copy of your completion certificate for a recognized Health Care Aide Course (or equivalent) to your resume. Must possess current BLS. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking and lifting Preferred Qualifications: Successful completion of a Medication Assistance Program (MAP).