Health Care Aide (2026-1120)
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Position Details
Position Status: Casual Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, EQuaL 1E BW Hours: 0.00 FTE: 0.00 Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights Shift Times: 0700-1515/ 1500-2315/2300-0715 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $ - $ PCN: N/A
Date Competition closes: October 16, 2026
Position Summary:
Reporting directly to the Director of Care, the Health Care Aide (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. The HCA ensures that changes in client status are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
This position delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure. This role requires a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses, responsive behaviors, and neurological conditions such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis (MS). The HCA must also be adept at supporting the unique needs of a younger adult population living with chronic diseases and disabilities, often presenting with multifaceted and evolving care requirements.
In keeping with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. Responsible for other related duties as required.
Program Summary:
EQuaL (Enabling Quality of Life) – for adults aged 18 to 64 who have disabilities related to a disease or condition, such as multiple sclerosis or a brain injury, currently requiring the full-time support of a continuing care centre.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required, plus 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.
- Related experience in a health care facility is an asset.
- Program specific training/experience is an asset.
Experience and/or training in the following areas is strongly preferred:
- Trauma-informed care.
- Mental health diagnoses and treatment.
- Responsive behaviors and behavioral management.
- Neurological conditions including brain injury, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Complex care needs of younger adults living with chronic disease and disabilities.
About Carewest:
We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.
We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.
Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.
Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at .
As published by lever · 22 questions · 6 written answers
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Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company
Short answers (2)
- If you selected an option that includes a work permit, please specify the permit expiry date: optional
- If you have a valid work permit, please specify your SIN expiry date optional
Pick from a list (13)
- Are you registered in the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)?
- How many years of experience do you have as a Health Care Aide?
- What care settings have you worked in? (check all that apply) optional
- Do you currently own a line at another employer? optional
- Do you have Connect Care training?
- What is your current immigration or work authorization status in Canada?
- Are you currently employed at Carewest?
- Have you previously been an employee of Carewest?
- I authorize Carewest to collect all relevant personal information. I understand this information will be kept confidential and used for the purposes of my employment application with Carewest. optional
- If you are the successful candidate for this competition, please be aware that proceeding with the hiring process will be understood by Carewest as implicit consent to the sharing of your personal information in InFor Go and Vocantas apps used by Carewest for scheduling and booking as part of the WFM (Workforce Management) system. optional
- The role of the casual employee is to fill in when regular employees are not able to work; you can be scheduled shifts in advance however a lot of times you could receive a call at the last minute to come work that day. Which days of the week are you available? optional
- How many shifts are you available for each week? (Please note that Carewest requires all casual staff to pick up a minimum of 2 shifts per week)
- Which shifts are you available to work? optional
Written answers (6)
- If yes to the previous question what is the FTE of your line? If you have selected No please type N/A below
- Reference #1 (Name, phone number, email required)
- Reference #2 (Name, phone number, email required)
- Reference #3 (Name, phone number, email required)
- We prefer that references provided are in a senior role in the reporting relationship: Please list the job title and reporting relationship of references
- Are there any days/ times you are unable to work?
Attachments (1)
- Please upload a copy of your Active CLHA registration