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Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team. At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most. With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career. Help us make a difference and connect with us today! Position Details Position Status: Temporary Part Time Term Ends November 30, 2026 Location: George Boyack, Complex Continuing Care (4th Floor) BW Hours: 47.20 FTE: 0.61 Shift: Days/Evenings Shift Times: 0800-1615/1500-2315 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: GB4thNA038 Date Competition closes: August 04, 2026 The Opportunity 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. 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: Complex Care – for frail seniors who require the care of an interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve quality of life in safe, comfortable and supportive environments. Carewest offers a mix of secured and unsecured units. 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.
Salary estimate
$128,000 – $173,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Communication
Resume tips for Health Care Aide applicants
Lead with measurable achievements relevant to Health Care Aide (numbers, scope, impact).
Mirror the exact keywords from the Health Care Aide posting so applicant tracking systems rank you higher.
List the specific tools and skills the role names (e.g. Communication).
Keep it to one page for early-career, two pages for senior Health Care Aide candidates.
Interview preparation
Prepare concrete STAR-format stories that show Health Care Aide outcomes you drove.
Research the employer's product and recent news before the interview.
Be ready to explain how you'd approach a typical Health Care Aide problem end to end.
Have thoughtful questions ready about the team, tools and success metrics.
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