Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat
Job Description
Your Opportunity: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.
Classification: Health Care Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Emergency Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 06-MAR-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 16-MAR-2026 Hours per Shift: 5.5, 6.5 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 31 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.93 Maximum Salary: $27.87 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 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:
Demonstrated ability to effectively provide and accept constructive feedback. Proven organizational and time management skills. Proven initiative and motivation required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience as a HCA in an acute care setting.
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