Health Care Aide at Alberta Health Services

As a Health Care Aide, you will report to the Home Care Manager and provide patient care services as a member of a health care team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). In this HCA role, you will be working within the client's residential environment and be responsible for direct care assistance as well as the emotional well-being and physical comfort of the client. It will be required of you to adapt to workload assignment changes and possess the communication skills and knowledge to promptly report needs and condition changes of the client / resident as required.

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: Home Care

Primary Location: Lacombe Community Health Ctr

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.42

Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 04-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 25

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $26.43

Maximum Salary: $29.58

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have consistent access to a reliable vehicle suitable for community travel. A proven track record of reliable attendance, dependability, and professional conduct is essential and will be verified through employment references. Experience providing medication assistance. Experience in caring for the elder population or chronically ill clients in the community setting.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.