Health Care Aide - Weekend Shifts

It is located on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake, at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 88, in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. With all of the summer and winter activities and annual events, the region has something for everyone. Indoor recreation facilities located throughout the region boast numerous activities for all to enjoy year-round. Going to the Lake takes on a whole new meaning when visiting Alberta’s largest automobile-accessible lake—over 1,150 square kilometers! Enjoy paddle boarding, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, water skiing, or just relax at the beach. Gather with family and friends for the many exciting events hosted annually within the region. Enjoy the annual Show n’ Shine Car show, Riverboat Daze, Easter Family Egg-stravaganza, Relay-for-Life, Spooktacular Halloween Party, and various Christmas Charity events to name a few. There is something for everyone almost every weekend in The Slave Lake Region. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. For more information about the friendly community of Slave Lake, please copy and paste this URL into your browser: New Grads are welcome! 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; 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. 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

Unit and Program: Acute Care, Emergency

Slave Lake Healthcare Centre

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Temporary End Date: 16-AUG-2027

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 42

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

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.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Strong communication, organizational, and patient-care skills. Previous acute care or emergency department experience. Experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions. Training in crisis intervention, mental health support, or related healthcare certifications.