Health Care Aide (2026-1136)

Here’s your chance to be a part of our story!  Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team. At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.   With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.   Help us make a difference and connect with us today! 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.