HCA

FACILITY: Wetaskiwin Meadows DSL

DEPARTMENT: Health Services

TITLE: HCA

STATUS: Casual

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, the Health Care Aide provides assistance to the professional nurse (RN/RPN) in the provision of

nursing services in a Continuing Care environment. The HCA is accountable for the activities and tasks assigned to them,

providing care within the boundaries of their knowledge and competency. The HCA is responsible for knowing and declining

when care that needs to be provided exceeds their level of competence. Employees in this classification who have the

appropriate training, orientation and/or experience may, from time to time, be reassigned (float) to other work areas to

meet operational staffing requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

(Education; Experience/Training; Knowledge; Licenses/Certificates; Membership Requirements)

• Health Care Aide Certification from a recognized educational institution
• Graduates from an Accredited Health Care Aide educational program with provincially approved competencies
• Graduates of an Alberta or Canadian Nursing Program completed a minimum of 100 hours of clinical practicum
• Graduates from an International Registered Nursing Program
• LPN Students who have completed their first year of studies in Alberta or Canadian Nursing Program and are

returning to their program of study within 4 months

• Documented equivalencies on the HCA Directory

REQUIREMENTS

• Facilitates the unique needs of each resident group

• Provides physical care, comfort for the resident, and mental and social stimulation safely and competently, and in a

manner that maximizes the resident’s independence and well being

• Ensures residents’ nutritional and elimination requirements are met
• Responsible for other duties as assigned

PAY RANGE: As per collective agreement

DATE POSTED: May 26, 2026

CLOSING DATE: When suitable candidate is found

Must be 18yrs of age or older to apply for this position, please email your resume to ***email_hidden***

The competition number must be listed in the subject line to be considered for this position.

SHIFT INFORMATION

Mandatory LAPP membership for permanent Part-time and Full-time employees that work a 0.7 FTE or greater (see policy FS 03-04)

Hours per shift: 7.75

Current shift pattern: Days/Evenings/Nights

Shifts per Cycle

Commencement Date: TBD

Int: Casual