Your Opportunity:
A rewarding career and a more relaxed lifestyle can come together in Barrhead. As a Health Care Aide on our long‑term care team, you’ll support residents with their daily activities while learning from experienced staff who enjoy mentoring new HCAs. You’ll receive a solid orientation, ongoing training, and plenty of chances to build confidence and grow your skills. HCAs choose Barrhead because they want a supportive team, a friendly community, and a workplace where their efforts are truly valued. Outside of work, you’ll find sports & recreation facilities, short commutes, lower cost of living, and easy access to trails, lakes, ski hills, and the Boreal Forest. If you’re ready for a fresh start, we welcome you to apply and join our team.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and 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 position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.