Alberta Health Services offers free Healthcare Assistant (HCA) courses and certification

Alberta Health Services offers free Healthcare Assistant (HCA) courses and certification

AHS offers a training program for uncertified HCAs to become certified, through which newly hired uncertified HCAs receive mentorship and support to attend licensed HCA educational programs. The program enables HCAs to continue working while becoming certified. The program takes approximately 8-12 months to complete and tuition is covered by AHS. If you would like to become an HCA and get certified while working, keep browsing.There are no age or experience restrictions.

Job Outlook

Healthcare Assistants (also known as HCAs) provide valuable personal assistance and support services to people who are ill, elderly or disabled, either on a short-term or ongoing basis. Healthcare Assistants play an important and necessary role in Alberta's healthcare delivery, making them an excellent career choice as demand continues to grow.

Certified HCA Salary:

$21.43 to $25.52 per hour

Other Benefits

Unions

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Assisted Nursing

Education

Health Assistant Certificate, certified through AHS

Registration

Alberta Directory of Health Assistants

HCA Responsibilities

  1. Provide support and comfort to patients, clients and residents in daily living by assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and other personal hygiene activities, as well as feeding, mobility and exercise as needed

  2. Communicate effectively with patients, their families and their team members

  3. Report their observations and communicate concerns to nurses and other licensed health care professionals

  4. Provide assistance and support services to those who are ill, elderly or disabled

  5. Provide dignified care, compassion and support to those with chronic and/or complex medical conditions, physical or cognitive impairments or who are dying

How to Apply for Free HCA Courses

Check AHS Website: Regularly visit the Alberta Health Services (AHS) website for updates on available HCA training programs. They may post announcements about new course offerings and application deadlines.

Website: Alberta Health Services Careers