German Speaking Care Giver

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care is looking for compassionate Care Givers who are bilingual in German and English. This position involves providing personal care, assisting with daily living tasks, and ensuring the well-being of seniors. Ideal candidates will have previous experience and a passion for supporting the elderly in a one-on-one setting.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

One on One care with Clients

Career path opportunities

24/7 call support

Qualifications

• Must speak German and English.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly clients.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Report unusual incidents and act in emergencies.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Reliability

Education

Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare or in-home care

Job description

We are looking for Care Givers who are bilingual in German and English to join our Home Instead team!Please only apply to this role if you speak German and English.

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

• Must speak German and English - please do not apply if you do not speak German
• 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.