Health Care Aide (2026-0127)

Carewest Innovative Healthcare•Calgary, AB

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Carewest is seeking passionate helpers to join their team as a Health Care Aide (HCA). The HCA is a regulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides ongoing client care. The HCA observes, monitors and reports on client status/condition including changes in physical and emotional status, ensuring changes are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure. The Health Care Aide maintains professional and ethical standards at all times and is responsible for other related duties as required. The Rehabilitation and Community Transition Program (RCTP) is a short stay restorative care program that supports medically stable adults who do not need an acute-care level of service, but may require additional assessment, recuperation, and therapy before returning to the community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is required.
Must be physically capable of managing the frequent lifting, transferring and repositioning of clients.
Active and current registration with CLHA required.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in a health care facility is an asset.
Program specific training/experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Observes, monitors and reports on client status/condition including changes in physical and emotional status.
Ensures that changes in client status are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure.
Maintains professional and ethical standards at all times.
Responsible for other related duties as required.