Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Health Care Aide with 3 to 5 years of Mental Health and Addiction experience to join our inpatient Older Adult Psychiatry team on Unit 3C at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Reporting to the Unit Manager and under the direction of the Charge Nurse, you will provide person-centered care that supports the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and safety needs of older adults with complex mental health, physical, and cognitive health challenges. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, vital sign monitoring, while following individualized care plans and documenting care accurately and promptly in accordance with organizational standards. You will support fall prevention and safety initiatives, as well as patient engagement in recreation activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and observation skills, the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and a commitment to treating patients with dignity, compassion, and respect. Working collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, you will help create a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment that promotes recovery and well-being.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will provide personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering 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 across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will play a key role in delivering safe, high quality, patient' and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta. 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
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Unit 3C Older Adult Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $26.43
- Maximum Salary: $29.58
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Experience working with an older adult population.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care training completed. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training completed. Experience working in a rehabilitation setting.
