Health Care Aide
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- Nursing
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- COV00054396 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Youville Home is a compassionate continuing care community offering a broad spectrum of services to support its residents, including an on-site nurse practitioner, occupational, physio, and recreation therapy, palliative care, and spiritual support. Our facility also features a chapel, open daily for quiet reflection, and hosts regular services. Located just minutes northwest of Edmonton, St. Albert is renowned for its exceptional quality of life, including top-tier safety, education, and access to amenities. Families are drawn to its excellent schools, while outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the city’s scenic natural landscapes, including parks, trails, and the Sturgeon River. St. Albert offers abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, and kayaking. The city’s vibrant community spirit is evident through diverse events, festivals, and year-round recreational activities, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Covenant Health is deeply embedded in Alberta’s integrated health system. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver high-quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2025, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years.
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 USW Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: COV USWA
- Unit and Program: Forget Me Not, YH
- Primary Location: Youville Home
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.52
- Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 08-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 13
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $20.77
- Maximum Salary: $26.04
- 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:As required.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent experience in Continuing Care. Current Supportive Pathways/Dementia Expressions training. Connect Care experience.
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.