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Title: Health Care Aide

Company: Covenant Health
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime, Shift, Weekends

Description:

The Rising Sun Long Term Care Centre (LTC) in Diamond Valley, Alberta, is seeking a Health Care Aide (HCA) to provide compassionate care to elderly residents. The HCA will work within a Resident Family Centered Care environment to meet the comprehensive care needs of residents and their families. This position offers an opportunity for student loan forgiveness through the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

As an HCA, you will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to provide personal assistance and support services to patients in accordance with care plans and facility policies. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, supporting patient hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs, as well as observing and reporting on patient well-being. You will also help maintain a safe environment for patients and communicate effectively with health professionals.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire

Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory

Confirmation letter of enrolment from the Directory

Graduation from an accredited Health Care Aide/Nursing Attendant Program

Enrolment on the HCA Directory for nursing students

Ability to tolerate physical demands of the job

Preferred Qualifications:

Long Term Care Nursing Experience

1-2 years Caregiver Experience in an Adult Clinical Care Setting

Completion of dementia care education or experience

Demonstrated Palliative Care experience

To be considered for this position, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application and complete Connect Care training.

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Title: Health Care Aide
Company: Covenant Health
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Your Opportunity: The Rising Sun Long Term Care Centre (LTC) is home to 30 Elderly Residents. Nestled 58kms southwest of Calgary in beautiful Diamond Valley, Alberta. The vibrant Oilfields General Hospital offers an excellent rural care giver opportunity in a unique and diverse Alberta Health Services care facility. The Health Care Aide (HCA) in LTC works in a Resident Family Centered Care environment that focuses on meeting the comprehensive and complex care needs of the Residents and their families in a home like setting. The HCA will work diligently to enhance the Residents activities of daily living by providing compassionate Resident centered care. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/studentaid/grantsloans/repay/assistance/doctorsnurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.Description: As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require shortterm 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: LongTerm Care
 Primary Location: Oilfield Community
 Location Details: As Per Location
 MultiSite: Not Applicable
 FTE: 0.00
 Posting End Date: 02FEB2026
 Employee Class: Casual/Relief
 Date Available: 16FEB2026
 Hours per Shift: 7.75
 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
 Shifts per cycle: Varies
 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
 Days Off: Other
 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 https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/healthcareaides/confirmation/. 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:Successful completion and graduation from an accredited Health Care Aide/ Nursing Attendant Program required. Nursing students must enroll on the HCA Directory in order to be employed as a HCA in Alberta. Part of the enrolment process includes the student submitting a copy of their (unofficial) transcript. The HCA Directory is waiving the enrolment fee for these nursing student applicants. Nursing students eligible for employment as an HCA in Alberta must meet the following criteria: Be a Practical Nursing (PN) student currently enrolled in an Alberta program who has completed one year of the program; or Be a Baccalaureate Nursing (BN or BScN) student currently enrolled in an Alberta program who has completed two full years of the program; or Be a Psychiatric Nursing student currently enrolled in an Alberta program who has completed two full years of the program; and the nursing student has completed a continuing care or medical unit clinical placement; The nursing student has some knowledge and experience with medication assistance. Once you have your certificate from the directory, create an ePeople profile for AHS and upload your criminal record check and directory information. The HCA requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and sustaining posture within a fastpaced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects greater than 50lbs. Preferred Qualifications:Long Term Care Nursing Experience. 12 years Caregiver Experience in an Adult Clinical Care Setting. Completion of Supportive Pathways or equivalent dementia care education or experience. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as member of a care team. Demonstrated Palliative Care experience. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Completion of Connect Care training.

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