Registered HCA

Bayshore HealthCare; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Professional development

Supportive team

Health benefits

EAP

Recognition programs

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare in Canada is seeking a dedicated Personal Caregiver to join our team. You will deliver compassionate in-home care, assist with activities of daily living, provide companionship, and support clients to live safely in their own homes.

You will follow care plans, observe and report changes, maintain infection prevention practices, and collaborate with Supervisors to ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited caregiver training program or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong knowledge of caregiving principles and customer service.
• English communication skills; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide homemaking services (cleaning, cooking, laundry, household management).
• Offer companionship and accompany clients to activities and events.
• Administer personal care per care plan directives.
• Ensure clients' comfort, safety, and well-being to high standards.
• Assist with activities of daily living tailored to needs.
• Observe and document client conditions and report changes promptly.
• Adhere to infection prevention practices.

Skills

Caregiving

Customer service

Communication

Household management

Infection prevention

Safety awareness

Education

Formal caregiver training

Job description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Bayshore is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Personal Caregiver to join our esteemed team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional care and support to our clients, while ensuring their comfort, safety, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive homemaking services, including but not limited to cleaning, cooking, laundry, and general household management
• Offer companionship and accompany clients to community activities and events
• Administer personal care services in accordance with the care plan directives
• Ensure the emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety of clients to the highest possible standard
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, tailored to meet their specific needs
• Perform specialized procedures for clients where training has been provided while demonstrating current competency
• Observe and document client conditions in line with company standards; promptly report any unusual events or changes in client condition to the Supervisor or Office
• Implement and adhere to infection prevention practices

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: We offer a highly competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy a work schedule that accommodates your personal life and commitments.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources and support for personal and professional challenges.
• Recognition and Rewards: Regular recognition of your hard work and dedication through various reward programs.

Requirements

• Completion of formal, accredited caregiver training program and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of the principles of caregiving as well as well as customer service.
• Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English; French proficiency will be deemed an asset
• Provide high-quality care services to clients with current knowledge of practices for community care
• Physically assist clients with movement and/or repositioning; able to lift 23 kgs., squat, bend, stand and reach
• Reliable mode of transportation; driver’s license and automobile considered as an asset
• Able to produce a clear Criminal background check with Vulnerable Sector Check

At Bayshore Healthcare, we are committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Base salary offered within an established range are determined using clearly defined criteria, including skills, experience, and overall organizational impact. All offers are thoughtfully aligned with internal equity and external market competitiveness. We strive to create a high-quality and safe environment for both our team members and the clients and patients we serve is a top priority. Depending on provincial regulations and the nature of the role, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, or seasonal influenza.

Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion standards shape our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, collaborate with, and support within our communities.

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging, one where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, and where programs, resources, and policies are designed to support each person’s purpose, potential, and well-being.

Lastly, at Bayshore, we are equally committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace and operate in full compliance with all provincial and territorial Human Rights and accessibility legislation.

To ensure an inclusive recruitment and selection process, candidates are encouraged to share any accommodation needs they may have.