Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care Full Time

Job details
• Location – Calgary, AB (T2E 0J9)
• Workplace information – On site
• Salary – $21.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per Week
• Terms of employment – Permanent employment/Full time
• Shifts – Early Morning, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Night, On Call, Overtime, Shift, Weekend
• Start date: 2025-05-01
• Benefits: Other benefits
• Vacancies – 1 vacancy

Overview
• Languages
o English

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

• Experience
o 1 year to less than 2 years

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

• Work site environment
o Non-smoking

• Work setting
o Urban area
o Work in employer’s/client’s home
o Relocation costs covered by employer

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

Credentials
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
o Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience and specialization
• Target audience
o Adults
o Females
o Persons with a disability

Additional information
• Security and safety
o Criminal record check
o Reference required
o Driver’s validity licence check
o Vulnerable sector check
o Driving record check (abstract)

• Transportation/travel information
o Willing to travel
o Willing to travel overnight
o Vehicle supplied by employer
o Travel expenses paid by employer
o Valid driver’s licence
o Willing to travel cross-border

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

• Weight handling
o Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

• Personal suitability
o Punctuality
o Client focus
o Dependability
o Efficient interpersonal skills
o Excellent oral communication
o Flexibility
o Initiative
o Judgement
o Organized
o Reliability
o Patience
o Honesty

Benefits
• Other benefits
o Free parking available
o On-site amenities

Who can apply to this job?
• Only apply to this job if:
o You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
o You have a valid Canadian work permit.
o If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply
• By email
o [email protected]

• How-to-apply instructions
o Here is what you must include in your application:
 References attesting experience
 Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
 Proof of the requested certifications
 Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
o This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
 Are you available for shift or on-call work?
 Are you available for the advertised start date?
 Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
 Are you willing to relocate for this position?
 Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
 Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
 Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?