AgeCare·Calgary, Alberta
Collaborate with the care team to provide safe, basic care and services to residents under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Monitor resident status, assist with daily living activities, and contribute to the development of Nursing Care Plans.
The Opportunity As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a member of the care team, collaborating on the delivery of resident care.
The Health Care Aide, under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse, applies their knowledge and skills in order to provide a wide variety of safe and thorough basic care and services to residents.
What You Will Do Work to your full scope of practice and provide resident focused care.
Observe residents for any changes in resident status when tub bathing, washing, cleaning, dressing, and changing residents.
Report any changes in the resident’s condition to the Staff Nurse as soon as possible.
Participate in the development of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) by sharing observations, information and knowledge of the needs and strengths of the residents.
Share this information with other members of the nursing team and the health care team (Collaborative Care Model) so that the plan addresses the resident’s individual needs in a holistic way (Philosophy of Caring/Wellness Model).
Assist and accompany residents in moving about the community with walking as well as participate in functions.
Report any unsafe activities that may cause harm or injure a resident.
What You Bring Graduate of Health Care Aide program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 500 hours of theory & practicum).
Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting.
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills.
Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended.
Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off. Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement. Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued. Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives. Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
Must be a graduate of a Health Care Aide program with at least 500 hours of theory and practicum and have experience working with seniors. A current Vulnerable Sector Check and Basic Cardiac Life Support/First Aid certification are required or recommended.
Market context
In Alberta, nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can work in senior or long-term care settings, and experience in gerontology or rehabilitation can strengthen an application. These roles are competitive because current LPN registration, CPR, First Aid, and a Vulnerable Sector Check are often required, while relocation support, health benefits, paid time off, training, and education may be offered. Before applying, confirm your credentials are current and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save research time.