Health Care Aide (2026-1136)

Position Details
Position Status: Temporary  Part Time Term ends: November 14, 2027 Location: Signal Pointe, Complex Continuing Care Bi-weekly Hours: 33.58 FTE: 0.43 Shift: Nights Shift Times: 2300-0715 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $ 20.77 - $ 26.02 PCN: 32SPNA006
 
Date Competition closes: October 21, 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 within a Complex Mental Health setting. The HCA supports individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, addictions, cognitive impairment, behavioural challenges, and complex psychosocial needs.
 
The HCA observes, monitors and reports on client status and condition, including changes in physical, mental, emotional, behavioural, and psychosocial functioning. 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. The HCA supports clients using person-centred, trauma-informed, and harm reduction approaches and contributes to maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and respectful living environment.
 
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 Mental Health Programs provide continuing care and specialized supports for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, often in combination with physical health conditions, substance use disorders, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, psychosocial challenges, responsive behaviours, and functional disabilities. Services are delivered within a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, person-directed model of care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, wellness, meaningful engagement, therapeutic relationships, and quality of life while working collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and community partners to promote stability, recovery, independence, and successful transitions where appropriate.
 
Qualifications: 
• Graduation from Grade 12 is required.
• Certification as a Personal Care Aide or equivalent is required.
• 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.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions, addictions, concurrent disorders, and responsive behaviours is an asset.
• Education or training in trauma-informed care, non-violent crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, harm reduction, or
behavioural support strategies is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to support individuals with complex psychosocial, behavioural, and mental health needs.
• Demonstrated ability to establish therapeutic and professional relationships with clients experiencing mental health
challenges.
Active and current registration with CLHA required.

Experience:
• Related experience in a health care facility is an asset.
• Experience supporting individuals living with mental illness, addictions, concurrent disorders, behavioural challenges,
cognitive impairment, homelessness, or other complex psychosocial needs is an asset.
• Experience working within a mental health, supportive living, continuing care, or community-based setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and harm reduction practices is an asset.

About Carewest:
We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.