Health Care Aide
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- Nursing
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- COV00055321 Requisition #
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- 17 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethnical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary teams providing a wide range of support and care to a diverse group of patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive support, mentorship and education to support the needs of those entrusted in our care. We are looking for people who are highly collaborative, have excellent communication skills and prioritize patient safety and wellbeing. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, creating a welcoming environment and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!
Description:
The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a regulated health professional who provides direct personal care and health support services to clients across the lifespan, in accordance with their scope of practice, regulatory standards, and government legislation. Functional supervision is provided by a member of the nursing team and may occur directly or indirectly in accordance with client needs, care context, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team the HCA provides care in alignment with documented care plans and assigned or delegated tasks, delivering assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes in health status, and supporting the physical, emotional, psychosocial and behavioural well being of clients. HCAs attend to clients¿ comfort, engagement, and safety by recognizing changes in behaviour, responsiveness, participation, or signs of distress, and by promptly sharing observations with the appropriate team member. They play a vital role in promoting comfort, dignity, and continuity of care, and demonstrate flexibility in responding to the needs of clients and the care team. HCAs actively engage in continuous improvement through feedback, self-reflection, and learning opportunities. The role requires initiative, openness to growth, and a strong commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. This includes intentionally living Covenant¿s values in day-to-day practice and reflecting them in decision-making, client interactions, teamwork, and the overall approach to care.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: COV AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Medicine 4E
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 23-FEB-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 05-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $20.78
- Maximum Salary: $25.26
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Must be registered with and hold a valid practice permit from College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) prior to commencing employment.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 4 months of full-time equivalent acute Medicine experience in an acute setting within the last year. Competent in English communication may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:Well organized and flexible. Able to respond to competing requests for assistance. Effective interpersonal and communication skills Caring and respectful behavior with clients, families, visitors, and team members. Effective time management skills. Work as a member of a team as well as ask for and accept direction as required. Prev. health care experience is an asset.
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.