Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services, (AHS) is Canada’s first, fully integrated provincial healthcare system, and has been counted among the Canada’s top 100 employers, Alberta’s top 75 employers, and a top employer for diversity and young people. You’ll get a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes health, dental, vision, disability, and lifestyle considerations - check it out on our website. You can also grow your career through in-house courses or external opportunities. With AHS, you can thrive! Slave Lake is a young, diverse, and multicultural town, offering a small and integrated feel, but is also close to big city amenities with Edmonton only 256 km away. Beautiful, natural surroundings create a unique quality of life, including a provincial park, Canada’s northernmost bird observatory, Alberta’s easternmost foothills and the Lesser Slave Lake, which boasts seven kilometers of pristine, white sand beaches. There is also an abundance of recreational, cultural, educational and social service facilities for people of all ages. Slave Lake is beautiful, peaceful and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling career. For healthcare professionals looking for the opportunity to work to their full scope of practice and utilize a broader spectrum of their knowledge, skills and abilities, this could be the career you are looking for. 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. Grow your career in a rural facility, collaborate with a friendly and professional team, and experience the beauty of the North. Apply today!

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you are responsible for providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living and providing comfort and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Experience working with Seniors. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Map training will be provided once hired. Early Morning shifts required.

Foot Care experience Supportive Pathways Training preferred.