Health Care Aide at Alberta Health Services

Senior care is an interesting, challenging, and continually changing field, with some of the most complex patients in healthcare. Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) has an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a brand-new, state-of-the-art long-term care facility as you work with patients who have unique life experiences, families, and stories to tell. Willow Square Continuing Care Centre in Fort McMurray includes 36 long-term and palliative care spaces and 72 supportive living spaces. Its high standard of thoughtful design features lots of natural light, private rooms with zero-threshold showers, landscaped pathways, and gardens to make it feel like home. It’s also the first Alberta Infrastructure to use geothermal heating and set up to add solar panels and add 36 spaces in the future. The Health Care Aide functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing healthcare services for clients and family members in their home environment. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, ALA currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Fort McMurray (within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo) is a thriving community with lively social, arts, sports, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. A family-forward city, Fort McMurray offers great educational opportunities for all ages and a wonderful work-life balance. Discover stunning landscapes in the heart of Canada's boreal forest, lakes, and rivers nearby, and four provincial parks in the area you’ll enjoy an outstanding lifestyle and find your niche in Fort McMurray.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Supportive Living
• Primary Location: Willow Square Continuing Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-JUN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-JUL-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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

Effective February 02, 2026, all persons practicing as a Health Care Aide must hold registration with the College of LPN’s and HCA’s of Alberta (CLHA). 3-5 years of HCA experience Current BLS-HCP Health Care Provider with Heart and Stroke Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Continuing Care Unit experience. Previous Medication Administration Experience (MAPs). Willingness to participate in team collaboration through team meetings, client review and interdisciplinary discussions. Commitment to continued learning.