Care Giver Okotoks/Calgary

Home Instead; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving agency in Okotoks seeks compassionate caregivers to assist elderly clients with daily living activities. Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, medication reminders, and meal preparation. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a relevant field and a valid driver's license. Flexible scheduling is offered, along with a supportive work environment focused on quality care.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

One on One care with clients

Career path opportunities

24/7 call support

Qualifications

• Prior experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care (minimum of 1 year).
• Ability to perform all essential job functions.
• Clear criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly clients.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.

Skills

Compassionate support

Great communication skills

Ability to follow health standards

Reliability

Tools

Valid class 5 driver's license

Job description

Home Instead is hiring Care Givers in Okotoks and High River 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
• Remind clients 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 dutiesReport 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.