Job Title: Shelters Health Care Aide

Department: Hope Health

Reports To: Central Zone Clinical Coordinator

Employment Type: Casual

Work Schedule: 0700-1900, or any portion thereof

Locations: Wetaskiwin

Compensation: $23

About Hope Mission

Hope Mission is a non-profit Christian social care organization that has been serving vulnerable individuals and families across Alberta since 1929. Motivated by our faith and guided by values of compassion, respect, integrity, and excellence, we provide care across a continuum of services — from mobile outreach and emergency shelter to health care, housing, long-term recovery support, and programs for children, youth, and families.

 Our goal is not simply to meet immediate needs, but to walk alongside people as they move through our system of care — helping them find stability, purpose, and the opportunity to flourish in life. We are committed to treating every person, those we serve and those we employ, with dignity and care. Staff are expected to uphold Hope Mission’s mission and values and to approach their work with professionalism and genuine heart for service.

Position Summary

The Health Care Aide works alongside both nursing and shelter staff and will be autonomous in much of their work. The Health Care Aide will report client concerns to the Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Hope Mission Nursing Clinic. The Health Care Aide will only complete restricted activities under the supervision of an RN, RPN, or LPN within the shelter.

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you are responsible for providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living and providing comfort and support services to clients who require short-term assistance or ongoing support. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality client-centered care while reflecting the values of Hope Mission.

Key Responsibilities.

• Assist with showering
• Assist with grooming and dressing
• Assist with other hygiene activities
• Vital signs (must report to nurse)
• Lice management
• Report health concerns to nursing staff
• Basic wound care
• Basic case management
• Advocate for the client’s wellbeing
• Medication assistance in the shelter

Qualifications

• HCA certificate (indicating they completed a certified HCA course)
• Enrolment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory and/or a member in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA)
• Ability to work well with clients, within a team, and independently
• 2 years of work experience is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and strong conflict resolution skills
• Administrative and organizational abilities
• Self-management skills

Working Conditions

• Hours may vary; most will be 12-hour shifts and shifts only as they are available
• Requires flexibility for weekends or on-call availability as needed.
• Work takes place in a shelter or social services environment; exposure to complex client needs and situations is expected.