Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Lacombe Continuing Care Facility is a 73 bed unit, including some Medically Complex Care beds, that provides personal care to residents under the direction of a registered nurse in accordance with established care plans, and provides encouragement, emotional support, and will ensure the dignity of the resident is maintained at all times. Resumes are not kept on file. All Acute Care, Continuing Care, Mental Health, Community Care and Public Health applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. A cover letter and resume are essential to determine candidates selected for the position. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit or program expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of the collective agreement.
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: Continuing Care Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 6.50, 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 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:
Previous Continuing Care experience preferred. CCHSS training an asset. ROL and Role-Based training an asset.
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Responsibilities
Provide personal assistance and support with daily living needs, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety, in accordance with care plans and facility policies. Work collaboratively with nurses and the multidisciplinary team, support patients and families, observe and report changes in mood or wellbeing, and help maintain a safe care environment.
Requirements
Applicants must be active or eligible for registration or a practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta as a Health Care Aide, and must provide proof of education or complete a Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire. Previous continuing care experience is preferred; CCHSS, ROL, and role-based training are assets.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Personal Care
- Hygiene Assistance
- Nutrition Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Recreation Support
- Patient Safety
- Observation And Reporting
- Emotional Support
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Routine Care
- Care Plan Implementation
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Health Care Aide
- Continuing Care
- Medically Complex Care
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Patient Care Plan
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Nursing Support
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Mobility
- Recreation
- Patient Safety
- Emotional Support
- Observation And Reporting
- Patient Wellbeing
- Family Support
- Caregiver Support
- Health Care Facilities
- Community Care
- Home Care
- CLHA Registration
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- CCHSS Training
- ROL Training
- Role-Based Training
