Health Care Aide

A rewarding career and a more relaxed lifestyle can come together in Barrhead. As a Health Care Aide on our long‑term care team, you’ll support residents with their daily activities while learning from experienced staff who enjoy mentoring new HCAs. You’ll receive a solid orientation, ongoing training, and plenty of chances to build confidence and grow your skills. HCAs choose Barrhead because they want a supportive team, a friendly community, and a workplace where their efforts are truly valued. Outside of work, you’ll find sports & recreation facilities, short commutes, lower cost of living, and easy access to trails, lakes, ski hills, and the Boreal Forest. If you’re ready for a fresh start, we welcome you to apply and join our team. Effective February 2, 2026, anyone working as a Health Care Aide (HCA) in Alberta must be registered and hold a valid practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

Description :

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 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.

• Transition Company : Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification : Health Care Aide
• Union : AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program : Continuing Care Centre
• Primary Location : Barrhead Continuing Care
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 0.64
• Posting End Date : 27-FEB-2026
• Employee Class : Regular Part Time
• Date Available : 09-MAR-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks : 6
• Shifts per cycle : 5.0, 18
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $20.78
• Maximum Salary : $25.26
• Vehicle Requirement : Not Applicable
• Transition Company : Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification : Health Care Aide
• Union : AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program : Continuing Care Centre
• Primary Location : Barrhead Continuing Care
• Location Details : As Per Location
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 0.64
• Posting End Date : 27-FEB-2026
• Employee Class : Regular Part Time
• Date Available : 09-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift : 5.0, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks : 6
• Shifts per cycle : 5.0, 18
• Shift Pattern : Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $20.78
• Maximum Salary : $25.26
• 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 / health-care-aides / 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 :

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications :

As Required.

Please note :

All postings close at 23 : 59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening :

A satisfactory criminal record check and / or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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