Independent Contractor - Home Support Proprietor (Caregiver)

Catholic Social Services Alberta; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training including First Aid/CPR

Professional support

Room and Board arrangements

Job summary

Catholic Social Services Alberta invites compassionate Home Support Caregivers to assist adults with complex medical and behavioral needs in their homes in Red Deer, Alberta. You will work with families and professionals to deliver personalized care, daily living support, and community inclusion.

This role is not traditional employment; you will operate as an independent contractor with agency support to meet relevant care standards. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, mental health needs, or complex behaviours is preferred.
• Training or familiarity with Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS) or crisis‑intervention strategies.
• Ability to remain patient, empathetic, and consistent during challenging situations.
• Vulnerable Sector Police check and Child intervention check upon application required.
• Reliable, respectful, and committed to high‑quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (hygiene, mobility, medication assistance).
• Implement behaviour support strategies and follow individual care plans.
• Support clients with communication challenges, emotional regulation, and daily routines.
• Maintain a safe, predictable environment and respond calmly during escalations.
• Complete a monthly report and communicate regularly with family members or supervisors.
• Encourage independence, social engagement, and meaningful activities.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Behaviour support

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Home Support Proprietor (Caregiver) – Complex Needs & Behavioural Support

Are you compassionate, patient, and skilled at supporting adult individuals with unique and complex care needs?

We are seeking dedicated Home Caregivers to provide person‑centred support for clients with medical needs, developmental disabilities, and complex behavioral profiles.

We are looking for both full‑time and respite providers.

About The Role

As a Home Support Caregiver, you will help clients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in your home environment. You will support a person who is living with your home and will work together with families and professionals to provide behavioural support, daily living assistance, and community inclusion.

This is not an employment position with Catholic Social Services. You will function as an Independent Contractor, and the Agency will support you to meet standards of care in accordance with pertinent and applicable policies and procedures when caring for persons with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (hygiene, mobility, medication assistance).
• Implement behaviour support strategies and follow individual care plans.
• Support clients with communication challenges, emotional regulation, and daily routines.
• Maintain a safe, predictable environment and respond calmly during escalations.
• Complete a monthly report and communicate regularly with family members or supervisors.
• Encourage independence, social engagement, and meaningful activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, mental health needs, or complex behaviours is preferred
• Training or familiarity with Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS) or crisis‑intervention strategies
• Ability to remain patient, empathetic, and consistent during challenging situations
• Vulnerable Sector Police check and Child intervention check upon application required
• Reliable, respectful, and committed to high‑quality care

What We Offer

• Training including First Aid/CPR and ongoing professional support.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
• monthly paid compensation of Training Allowance and daily Room and Board rate.

Red Deer, AB, Canada