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Health Care Aide
Government of Alberta · Closes in 3 days
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1 Check who can apply You are here
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, and a current work visa is required.
Education: High school diploma and Health Care Aide certification required. Related post-secondary education is an asset.
Experience: One year of experience in group living, residential care or a related setting. Equivalent education or experience may be considered.
What they ask for:
- High school diploma.
- One year of experience in group living, residential care or a related setting.
- Health Care Aide certification required; transitional practice permits not accepted.
- Experience with lifts, wheelchairs and safe transfers is an asset.
- Strong organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: November 2 (Closes in 3 days) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official Alberta posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work, and complete the pre-screening questions.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- Final candidates must pass a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check, and an intervention record check.
- The job includes lifting and moving people and equipment.
- Shifts can include days, afternoons, awake overnights, weekends and short-notice call-ins.
- Wage employees receive 11.6% extra pay instead of paid holidays and vacation.
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