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Title: Health Care Aide

Company: Alberta Health Services
Location: Drumheller, AB
Job Type: FullTime, PartTime, Shift, Weekends

Description:

This job opportunity is for a Health Care Aide (HCA) at a rural 88-bed Long Term Care unit located in the Drumheller Health Center. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and necessary skills to provide care to elderly individuals, including those with dementia. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with daily activities, and supporting clients to maintain independence. Emotional support, health care duties within scope of practice, and following client care plans are also key aspects of the role.

Drumheller, situated in the Alberta Badlands, offers a range of recreational facilities and amenities for its 8,029 residents. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patients in need of short-term assistance or ongoing care. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, the HCA will assist in maintaining a safe environment, supporting effective communication, and providing routine care to meet patients' needs.

Until proof of HCA certification is provided, the new hire will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide

Proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required

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Title: Health Care Aide
Company: Alberta Health Services
Location: Drumheller, AB
 Your Opportunity:

This "rural" 88bed Long Term Care unit is located in the Drumheller Health Center. You are a suitable candidate if you have a strong interest and the required skill set to provide care to the elderly, including those diagnosed with dementia. You will demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our clients. As a member of the nursing care team, along with interdisciplinary staff, you will utilize your knowledge, skills and abilities to competently provide clientcentered care. You will be responsible to provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living according to the client's care plan. You will assist clients to maximize their optimum level of independence. You will provide emotional support by being a good listener, being supportive, friendly, sincere and interacting in a positive &amp; optimistic manner. You will perform health care duties within your scope of practice, and per the client's care plan. Drumheller is situated in a valley, in the Alberta Badlands, 135 km from Calgary, and 160 km from Red Deer. With a population of 8,029, Drumheller residents benefit from a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities such as the Aquaplex, the Memorial Arena and the Badlands Community Facility.

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.  
 Transition Company:Assisted Living Alberta
 Classification:Health Care Aide
 Union:AUPE AUX
 Unit and Program:Long Term Care
 Primary Location:Drumheller Health Centre
 Location Details:As Per Location
 MultiSite:Not Applicable
 FTE: 0.76
 Posting End Date:10SEP2026
 Employee Class:Regular Part Time
 Date Available:21SEP2026
 Hours per Shift:7.75, 5.75
 Length of Shift in weeks:10
 Shifts per cycle:44
 Shift Pattern:Days, Nights, Weekends
 Days Off:As Per Rotation
 Minimum Salary: $26.43
 Maximum Salary: $29.58
 Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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