client support worker (csw)

Behavior Supports and Family Services Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family support service provider is seeking a Client Support Worker in Edmonton to assist clients with personal care, administer medications, and provide daily living assistance. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of experience in similar environments, along with relevant certifications in behavior management and first aid. This permanent full-time position offers a salary ranging from $20 to $25 per hour and includes benefits such as dental and health care plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in client support.
• Valid certifications in behavior management and first aid.
• Experience in working with adolescents and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer personal care and medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Provide personal assistance with daily activities.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Experience working with special needs children

Excellent oral communication

Punctuality

Client focus

Ability to multitask

Dependability

Education

Behaviour management Certification

Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Client Support Worker (CSW)

Posted on January 07, 2026 by Employer: Behavior Supports and Family Services Inc.

Job Details

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• Location: Edmonton, AB T5N 0Z2 (On site)
• Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, negotiated; 30 to 40 hours per week.
• Employment Term: Permanent, full‑time.
• Shift options: Early morning, morning, day, evening, night, weekend, shift, overtime available.
• Starts as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e., pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise (e.g., walk)
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Administer first‑aid and other assistance

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
  • Behaviour management Certification
  • Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Health Care Aide Certificate
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Target audience: Adolescents; Persons with a disability, intellectual disability, mental health disabilities, physical disabilities; School age (6–12 years)
• Documentation knowledge: Accident or incident reports
• Experience with special needs children: Assistance with mobility
• Security and safety: Criminal record check; Child Abuse Registry check; Vulnerable sector check
• Work conditions and physical capabilities:
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Physically demanding
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Weight handling: 45–60 kg (100–132 lbs)
• Personal suitability:
  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Patience
  • Honesty
  • Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.