Compassionate Personal Care Aide — Daily Impact

Goldenhomecaregivers; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a difference in clients' lives

Form meaningful bonds with clients

Fulfilling job in a high-demand field

Job summary

A home care service provider in Calgary is seeking a Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide essential hands-on personal care and support to clients. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, while ensuring their dignity and autonomy. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and strong communication skills, and experience in a home care setting is preferred. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to positively impact clients' daily lives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Active and current registration in the Alberta HCA Directory is a plus.
• Experience in a home care setting or related health care facility is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Prepare meals and help with feeding if needed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Communicate with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Keep accurate records of client care activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Empathy and Compassion

Observation and Attention to Detail

Administrative Work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Health Care Aide (HCA),is an essential member of Golden Home Caregivers Corp., reporting directly to the Case Manager. The HCA provides hands-on personal care and support to clients, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. The HCA monitors client conditions and ensures that any changes are promptly reported to the Case Manager. The role also involves administering medications according to policy while maintaining professional standards and respecting the dignity, privacy, and autonomy of each client.

Effective Communication

Empathy and Compassion

Observation and Attention to Detail

Administrative Work

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Prepare meals and help with feeding if needed
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Communicate with clients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Keep accurate records of client care activities

Must Have

• Active registration and practice permit as HCA are required.
  
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in a home care setting or related health care facility is an asset.

What's great in the job?

• You make a real difference in someone’s daily life.
• You spend time with clients and can form meaningful bonds.
• Each day is different—meals, personal care, companionship, and more.
• Healthcare and personal care are always in demand.
• You learn caregiving, communication, and medical-related skills.
• Seeing someone smile or feel cared for is very fulfilling.

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.