Health Care Aide

Your Opportunity:

Hardisty is a welcoming rural community in east-central Alberta, offering a strong sense of community, beautiful prairie surroundings, and an exceptional quality of life. It is an ideal place to build a rewarding healthcare career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. As a Health Care Aide in the Continuing Care Type A unit at Hardisty Health Centre, you will play an important role in supporting residents' health, comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Working as part of a collaborative care team, you will provide direct resident care, assist with activities of daily living, and help create a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and families while working in a supportive rural healthcare setting where your contributions are valued and truly make a difference every day.

Description:

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.

• Classification:
Health Care Aide
• Union:
AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program:
Continuing Care Type A Long Term Care
• Primary Location:
Hardisty Health/MentalHlth Ctr
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.58
• Posting End Date:
09-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
19-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
35
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$26.43
• Maximum Salary:
$29.58
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

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.

BLS (Heart & Stroke), Connect Care experience.

Minimum 2 years' experience in a Long-Term care setting.