Health Care Aide

Your Opportunity:

The Neurosciences Health Care Aide assists with the delivery of quality patient care in the area by feeding patients, assisting with lifting and transferring patients, gathering and maintaining equipment and restocking supplies as necessary. Must be able to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. This is currently a floating HCA model where the successful candidate could be on one of the four neuroscience medical-surgical wards and dependent on availability, be trained to work on all four units as needed.

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:
Neurology Support, Neuroscience
• Primary Location:
U of A Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.00
• Posting End Date:
13-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Casual/Relief
• Date Available:
23-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks:
Varies
• Shifts per cycle:
Varies
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off:
Other
• 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.

Current Basic Life Support (BCLS-HCP)-Healthcare Provider registration required. The candidate must have the physical capability to perform all aspects of the role, including the ability to lift up to and including 50lbs. Ability to function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team required. The position required strong communication and organizational skills and must be committed to patient and family centered care. This position services the units in Neurosciences Program.

Basic computer skills, as well as familiarity with medical terminology is preferred. Neurosciences experience preferred.