Care Giver Cochrane/Calgary

Home Instead; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking compassionate caregivers in Cochrane. As a caregiver, you will assist elderly clients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being while providing one-on-one care. The ideal candidate should have a valid driver's license, experience in care services, and a desire to support seniors. This role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

One on one care

Career path opportunities

24/7 call support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Clear criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly clients.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Report any unusual incidents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication skills

Ability to assist with mobility

Meal preparation

Compassionate support

Job description

Home Instead is hiring Care Givers in Cochrane area!

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

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 protected by federal, provincial or local laws.