Your Opportunity:
An opportunity to join the Unit 42 nursing team working at the Foothills Medical Center within the Collaborative Care nursing model. We strive to provide safe, compassionate, patient and family centered care. Unit 42 specializes in gynecology and gyne-oncology surgery. In collaboration with a strong multidisciplinary health care team, the Health Care Aide (HCA) on the units provides care to support activities of daily living and recovery after surgery for the patients. The role includes patient handling and lifting.
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.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
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Union: AUPE AUX
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Unit and Program: Unit 42
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Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.80
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Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2026
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Employee Class: Regular Part Time
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Date Available: 04-AUG-2026
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 48
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $26.43
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Maximum Salary: $29.58
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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:
Recent med/surg hospital acute care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent gyne and oncology experience required.
