Health Care Aide
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Unit Manager, Inpatient Psychiatry/ECT and RTMS Clinics, at Foothills Medical Center, the position will support patients through RTMS treatment from set up, administration, to recovery support. The Health Care Aide (HCA) will operate rTMS equipment, monitor patient status during treatment, responding to medical emergencies, and manage clinical content or protocols for patients receiving RTMS under the standards as defined by CLHA, and with the support of RTMS nurses. The position will function in a multidisciplinary team and deliver care based on sound professional judgment. The position functions based on the professional expectations, accountabilities, and behavior required of all Health Care Aides to provide smooth transition through care delivery.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will provide personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering comfort and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short term assistance or ongoing support. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will play a key role in delivering safe, high quality, patient' and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Recovery Alberta. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Unit and Program: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS clinic)
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 22-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $26.43
- Maximum Salary: $29.58
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
Additional Required Qualifications:Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Previous experience in the area of mental health. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to respond during an emergency. Ability to recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient status. Desire and ability to work with addictions and mental health population in respectful manner at all times. Compassionate approach to others. Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written English. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication and conflict resolution skills with patients/clients, families, visitors and team members. Effective organizational and time management skills. Expertise in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and other IT related programs. Clinical knowledge & content management of rTMS standards & protocols. Non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) training.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in providing rTMS treatments. Ability to deal with highly sensitive patient presentations. Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills.
