Overview

Dr. Al’s Home Support Services is looking for a compassionate, experienced and reliable Health Care Aide to join our team of committed and amazing caregivers. This position is for a full-time, contract or term of 12 months employment with a strong possibility of becoming a continuing full time position pending review of job performance 3-12 months from date of hire.

Job details
Location: 2205 27 St South Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 2T1 Canada

Work location: On site, Various locations

Salary: 24.00 to 26.00 hourly (To be negotiated) /  32 hours per week

Terms of employment: Term or contract/ Full time

Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime available
Starts as early as 2026-10-01End date: 2027-09-30
Vacancy: 1
Overview
Languages
English
Education
·       College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Preference given to candidates with recent 5 years or more relevant work experience.
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
·       Home care and visiting care agency
·       Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
·       Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
·       Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
·       Perform other duties related to personal care
·       Supply and empty bed pans
·       Take patients’ blood pressure, temperature and pulse
·       Serve meal trays and feed patients
·       Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
·       Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms
·       Supervise patients’ exercise routines
·       Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
·       Maintain inventory of supplies
·       Bathe, dress and groom patients
·       Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
·       Answer call signals to determine patients’ needs
·       Collect specimens
·       Administer first aid in emergency situations
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
·      Active and valid Practice Permit as a Health Care Aide with College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA)
·       Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
·       First Aid Certificate
·       CPR Certificate
·       Health Care Aide Certificate

Additional information
Security and safety
·       Basic security clearance
·       Criminal record check
·       Immunization records
·       Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
·       Valid driver’s licence
·       Own transportation
·       Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
·       Fast-paced environment
·       Work under pressure
·       Repetitive tasks
·       Physically demanding
·       Manual dexterity
·       Attention to detail
·       Ability to distinguish between colours
·       Sound discrimination
·       Standing for extended periods
·       Combination of sitting, standing, walking
·       Bending, crouching, kneeling
·       Walking
Weight handling
·       Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
·       Client focus
·       Dependability
·       Efficient interpersonal skills
·       Excellent oral communication
·       Flexibility
·       Initiative
·       Interpersonal awareness
·       Judgement
·       Organized
·       Reliability
·       Team player
How to apply:
By email
officedr.al@gmail.com
What you must include in your application:
Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you live near the job location?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
Proof of the requested certifications
References attesting recent experience