Your Opportunity:
The University of Alberta Hospital is one of Canada’s leading clinical, research, and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually from western and northern Canada. The hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, including specialized adult services within cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, medicine, orthopedics, renal, critical care, burns, transplant and trauma inpatient programs as well as a vast number of ambulatory clinics. Our promise is Extraordinary Care, Exceptional Caring. This position contributes to the care of patients from all programs. The University of Alberta Hospital Departure Lounge is an initiative to improve the efficiency of space usage during the last steps of a patient’s discharge from hospital. This area prioritizes flexibility, interdepartmental collaboration, and problem solving. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate initiative and creativity, all while providing a supportive and safe patient care environment.
Description:
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; assist with organized activities or programs; 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. PLEASE NOTE: 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
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Union: AUPE AUX
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Unit and Program: Departure Lounge
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Primary Location: U of A Hospital
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.71
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Posting End Date: 15-JUN-2026
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 06-JUL-2026
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Temporary End Date: 05-JUL-2027
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Hours per Shift: 11.25
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Length of Shift in weeks: 6
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Shifts per cycle: 15
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
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Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
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Minimum Salary: $26.43
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Maximum Salary: $29.58
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care training and experience preferred. Departure Lounge experience preferred.
