Caregiver

Home Instead; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 24,452 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

Worker's Compensation and Liability

Extensive Paid Training

24/7 On-the-Job Support

Rewarding Work Relationships

Let us know when you want to be sched­

Career Advancement

Give Back to the Community

Job summary

Home Instead in Saskatoon is hiring Care Professionals to provide high-quality, person-centered in-home care for older adults in their own homes. You will be matched with a few clients for ongoing weekly visits to support independent living, with world-class training provided.

No prior health care experience or certificates are required; successful candidates receive extensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed in the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication ability.
• Ability to read, write and speak English at a high adult level.
• Full access to own vehicle and valid auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and building relationships with clients.
• Preparing a variety of nutritious, simple meals.
• Light housekeeping and personal care support.
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming.
• Care for those living with dementia and escorts for errands.
• Engage clients in activities and hobbies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Congenial manner

English fluency (high level)

Job description

Join our team of Care Professionals and provide high quality, person-centered care in the homes of older adults!

• Only current residents of Saskatoon and area are considered for employment offers.
• Vehicle Required

Wages

• Wages range from $17.75 - $18.50 per hour.
• Additional compensation includes: mileage paid, vacation pay.
• Candidates with Continuing Care Aide Certificate are considered for differential wages.
• Guaranteed hours, higher wages and extended health benefits are offered to FULL TIME CARE PROFESSIONALS

Benefits

• Health Spending Account
• Worker's Compensation and Liability Insurance
• Extensive Paid Training
• 24/7 On-the-Job Support
• Rewarding Work Relationships
• Let us know when you want to be scheduled
• Career Advancement
• Give Back to the Community

About The Job

We are looking for reliable individuals who enjoy caring for others. Home Instead's mandate is to promote active and independent living for older adults. We accomplish this through high quality, person-centered and relationship-based in-home care.

• You will pride yourself in delivering outstanding service to assist our lovely clients in their own home surroundings.
• You will be matched to a few older adults for ongoing weekly visits to support their independent living.
• No prior health care experience or certificates required. We will provide you with world class training and support you as a successful Care Professional

Duties Include

• Companionship and building relationships
• Preparing a variety of nutritious, simple meals
• Light housekeeping
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming for males and females
• Care for those living with dementia
• Escorts on errands, shopping, outings, appointments
• Engaging clients in activities (reminiscing, hobbies, games, crafts)

More About Scheduling

• Let us know your availability
• Shifts available:
• 7 days per week.
• up to 40 hours per week.
• during the morning, afternoon, evening and overnight
• minimum of 3 hours each shift and up to 10 hours/shift

Requirements

• Excellent communication ability and congenial manner
• Ability to read, write and speak English at a high adult level
• Physical ability to perform routine household and personal care duties
• Full access to own vehicle and valid auto insurance
• Background checks: driver’s abstract and criminal record check
• One full year experience driving in Saskatoon
• Canadian Social Insurance Number required at hiring