Extendicare·Viking, Alberta
The Health Care Aide (HCA) is responsible for providing compassionate care to residents in a long-term care setting. They contribute to a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all residents.
HCA-Temporary line for 3 months 77.75 hr bi-weekly Time Type: Full time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com.
We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
The role requires a commitment to resident-centered care and alignment with the company's mission. Candidates must be able to work in a long-term care facility environment.
Market context
Temporary full-time long-term care roles in Alberta often draw interest from candidates with resident-centered care experience and comfort in facility-based settings. Competition can be shaped by fit with the employer’s mission, reliability for the full 3-month term, and readiness to work the posted schedule; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time. Before applying, confirm your availability for 77.75 hours bi-weekly and tailor your resume to long-term care experience.