respite worker - home support

Caregivers for Julius; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving company in Calgary is looking for a Respite Worker to provide personal support and companionship to clients in their own homes. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate and various certifications. This is a full-time role with flexible shifts offering $19.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

Piece work financial benefits

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate is required.
• Criminal record check mandatory.
• Basic security clearance needed.
• References required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene tasks.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Respite Worker – Home Support

Caregivers for Julius

Posted on October 23, 2025

Job Location & Details

Calgary, AB T3J 3R1 (On-site)

Salary: $19.00 to $22.00 per hour (To be negotiated)

Hours: 30–33 hours per week

Full time

Shift options: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift

Work setting: In client's home

Work environment: Non‑smoking

Languages

English

Education & Experience

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.

Will train.

Qualifications & Certifications

• First Aid Certificate
• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

Target Audience

• Adults
• Males
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and 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.
• Shave and trim beards and mustaches.
• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.

Physical & Work Conditions

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Walking.
• Work under pressure.

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty
• Energetic

Benefits

• Piece work (financial benefits)

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of various employment groups.

All applicants are encouraged to apply.

Who can apply?

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Advertised until

2025-11-22