Health Care Aide

Job Title: Health Care Aide

Classification: FULL-TIME & CASUAL contracts – Term (fiscal year-end)

Schedule: 8-hour shifts for Full-time & casual positions; four days on/four days off

Rate of Pay: Pay: $21.77-$27.26 per hour with a $2 top-up for night shift.

Work Location: Brocket, In person

 

Why Work for Us

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees (including health and dental coverage), and one paid wellness day each month to support work-life balance. We also provide generous professional growth and training opportunities within a supportive, positive, and community-focused workplace. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Join us in meaningful work that makes a direct and lasting impact on the health of our community.

Summary

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health Care Aide (HCA). The Health Care Aide (HCA) provides personal care and support services to individuals undergoing medical detoxification within Aakom-Kiyii Health Services (AKHS). The HCA assists clients with daily living activities, supports physical and emotional needs, and contributes to a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed healing environment. This role involves health monitoring, documentation, and collaborative care, all while maintaining strict confidentiality and promoting client dignity.

Role & Responsibilities

● Assist clients with daily living activities including bathing, grooming, mobility, and nutrition.

● Perform basic health monitoring such as vital signs and blood glucose checks.

● Support clients in maintaining personal independence while responding to physical or emotional needs.

● Support the intake process by assisting with documentation and gathering basic client information under supervision

● Maintain accurate and confidential client records and complete daily communication logs.

● Assist with the preparation of referral forms and follow-up activities as needed.

● Participate in weekly case consultations and daily debriefing meetings.

● Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, team members, health professionals, and substitute decision makers.

● Assist clients with organizing personal affairs as needed.

● Provide emotional support in a non-judgmental, client-centered manner.

● Perform housekeeping tasks including cleaning and cooking in accordance with program guidelines.

● Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality protocols at all times.

● Respond calmly and appropriately to crisis or emergency situations.

Required Qualifications:

● Education:

· Completion of an accredited Health Care Aide program.

· Registered or eligible for registration with the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.

· Additional training in First Aid, CPR, Non-Violence Crisis Intervention, or Trauma-Informed Care, and Security Training is an asset.

● Knowledge:

· Understanding detoxification, mental health, and trauma-informed care principles.

· Familiarity with case management, documentation, and referral processes.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Others

· Ability to commute/relocate:

· Brocket, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

· Experience: Detox/ Mental Wellness: 1 year (preferred)

Applicants will be required to provide the following documents when conducting background checks:

· Cover Letter

· Resume

· Copy of credentials

· Valid Driver’s License and clean abstract

· Recent (w/I 30 days) criminal record check and vulnerable intervention record check

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their complete application to hr@akhealthservices.ca

OR

Apply through www.indeed.com

*DEADLINE: Competition will remain open until suitable candidate is found*

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.