live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a personal care worker in Calgary. The ideal candidate will assist clients with daily activities, including personal hygiene and meal preparation, requiring a Health Care Aide Certificate and relevant experience. This position demands dedication, dependability, and excellent communication skills while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide Certificate is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience needed.
• Experience with elderly and disabled clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for pets and administer personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing, hygiene, and exercise.
• Prepare and serve meals, and provide companionship.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Excellent oral communication

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Care for pets
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Adults
• Females
• Persons with a disability

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available