Care Giver

Home Instead - Calgary, AB; Calgary; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

One on One care with Clients

Career path opportunities

24/7 call support

Person-centered training

Rewarding experience

Job summary

Home Instead - Calgary, AB is seeking compassionate caregivers to join our growing team and support seniors in our community. The right candidate embraces a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong desire to provide high-quality, person-centered care.

We offer flexible scheduling, one-on-one client care, ongoing training, and a clear career path. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to meet clients in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Healthcare or in-home care experience preferred.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to communicate in English with clients and family.
• Clear background checks (criminal and vulnerable sector).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance and support daily living activities.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medications.
• Assist with mobility and accompany to appointments or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals and assist with eating as needed.
• Complete shopping or accompany clients to stores.
• Perform housekeeping tasks in clients' homes.
• Report unusual incidents promptly and act in emergencies.
• Engage clients with activities essential for daily living.

Skills

Compassionate care

One-on-one care

English communication

Reliable transportation

Driver's license (Class 5)

Willingness to follow health standards

Job description

We are looking for compassionate caregivers to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients. To us, the right candidate has a true desire to support seniors in our community.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• One on One care with Clients
• Rewarding Career working with aging adults
• Person-centered training
• Career path opportunities
• Rewarding experience
• 24/7 call support

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly clients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Remindclients to take prescribed medication
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals
• Complete client's shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting clients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to perform all essential job functions
• Great written and verbal communication skills, in English
• Valid class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation every single day
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work the same shifts each week
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Clear criminal background check and Vulnerable Sector Check

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic