Health Care Aide

Overview

Your Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Health Care Aide in Islay Assisted Living. We are a 20 bed facility including 2 respite beds. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our residents while being mindful that this is their home. The ideal candidate is efficient and personable who enjoys engaging with others and can easily adapt to the changing needs of our residents. You must have strong organizational skills and can prioritize your care to best meet the expectations of your role. Our Health Care Aides are expected to have strong communication skills as collaboration with service providers such as Home Care is routine. Basic computer skills is also necessary as charting is done electronically. If you are someone who is passionate about our seniors, is Health Care Aide certified, and are looking for meaningful employment, then we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

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.

Position Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Home Care
• Primary Location: Islay Assisted Living
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• 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

Connect Care Continuing Care Health Care Aide ILT It's Your Move Continuing Care Health Service Standards Education Completion. Strong English Speaking. Strong Documentation Skills. Ability to work within a team atmosphere and be able to work independently. Ability to prioritize multiple demands. Health Care Aide Certified.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.

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