Health Care Aide

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Interview prep

Be ready to walk through a busy shift scenario: prioritizing call bells, documenting intake changes, escalating concerning symptoms, and keeping dignity/privacy during ADLs in a Carewest continuing-care setting.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want practical, people-centered care work in Calgary’s continuing-care system and can stay calm, observant, and team-oriented under nursing guidance.

Day in the role

As a Health Care Aide at Carewest in Calgary, expect hands-on resident support: answering call bells, helping with bathing/dressing/toileting/mobility, turning bedridden patients, assisting with meals, tracking intake/output, and reporting symptoms or behavior changes to nursing staff.

Skills to emphasize

Build strength in safe transfers/repositioning, personal care routines, intake/output charting, call-response triage, and concise nurse reporting. No certification resources or costs were supplied in CERTS.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site in Calgary, AB.

What work dominates a Health Care Aide day?

ADLs, mobility help, meal support, call response, charting, and nurse handoffs.

Where can I read the occupation profile?

See O*NET summary 31-1131.00.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
• Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
• Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: carewest.ca

Public cache only — not an employee review.

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Carewest Health Care Aide (2026-0800) - Calgary, AB Role Overview The Health Care Aide (HCA) at Carewest is a key member of the interprofessional health care team. This role involves providing ongoing client care and monitoring their physical and emotional status. Reporting to the Director of Care, HCAs ensure that any changes in clients' conditions are promptly reported to Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The position also includes delivering prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Provide ongoing client care Monitor and report on clients' physical and emotional status Report changes in client condition to RNs/LPNs Administer prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure Maintain professional and ethical standards at all times Qualifications Regulated member of the interprofessional health care team Temporary, part-time position with term ending March 31, 2027 Shifts: Days/Evenings (0700-1515 or 1500-2315) Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 per hour Union: AUPE Position Status: Temporary Part Time About the Company Carewest is a leading provider of exceptional care in Calgary, committed to supporting clients in maintaining their quality of life during health care transitions. Guided by core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork, Carewest focuses on delivering high-quality care and safety to its residents and clients. The organization seeks innovative thinkers for a rewarding career. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Position Details: Temporary Part Time; Term Ends: March 31, 2027; Location: Sarcee, AB; BW Hours: 60.45 FTE: 0.78; Shift Times: 0700-1515/1500-2315; Union: AUPE; Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: 22ALCHCA06 Date Competition Closes: August 27, 2026

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Calgary, AB, hybrid, or fully remote?