Health Care Aide
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- Nursing
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- COV00053293 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The CICU at the Misericordia Hospital is a fast-paced and dynamic unit with a welcoming multi-disciplinary team who support our cardiac patients from all walks of life. Our staff utilize their critical thinking skills daily to provide exemplary care for critically ill cardiac clients. We provide nursing care, education, and support to our CICU clients, and run as part of a hospital-wide code team. Please note: Number of hours per shift and shifts per cycle is for information purposes only.
Description:
Description: The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides basic nursing care to patients/residents as directed, assists with activities of daily living, and performs other activities necessary to meet the personal needs of patients/residents. The HCA maintains and promotes patient/resident safety, comfort, privacy, dignity and independence, and performs duties to maintain an aesthetic environment. The HCA is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: COV AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: 4 West CICU
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 31-OCT-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 10-NOV-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $25.26
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Active status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed: 1) a continuing care or medicine unit placement, and 2) either Year 1 of a practical nursing program; or Year 2 of a baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program, and 3) knowledge and experience with medication assistance; will be considered. Candidates who are In Progress on the Directory may be considered. Candidates will be required to provide proof of Active enrolment on the Directory. Physically able to assist with all aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending and lifting. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
Additional Required Qualifications:Must be able to work for extended periods standing. Must be able to lift greater than 20 pounds (pushing beds, helping with patient turns and transfers). Must be able to walk for majority of shift. Must be able to meet the physical demands of performing CPR for extended time periods. Must be able to work in a high stress environment, be able to prioritize workload in an area of constantly changing demands.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous or current critical care experience highly preferred.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.