Job Description

Home Support Worker
(NOC 44101 – Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations)
Employer: Aruga Home Care Inc.
Alberta Office Location: 300-340 Midpark WAY SE Calgary, AB T2X 1P1

JOB DETAILS
Work location:
• In and around Calgary, AB.
• On the road – Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Salary: $20.00 to 21.00 hourly (To be negotiated) for 30 to 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend

Start: Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 5 vacancies

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma is required. However, one of the following will help you qualify for the job:
• Some secondary school education.
• Home management experience or any related experience.
• College or other courses in home support.
• Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field.

Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting: Various locations. In and around Calgary, AB.

Specific Tasks/Responsibilities:
• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting, Walking

Personal suitability: Punctuality, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Patience, Honesty

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

• Support for newcomers and refugees
o Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
o Does not require Canadian work experience

You can apply if you are:
• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and an application letter.

By Direct Apply: Direct Apply to Job Bank

By email: [email protected]

By mail: 300-340 Midpark WAY SE Calgary, AB T2X 1P1

What you must include in your application:
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
• Letter of recommendation

Required languages: English

Education level: No degree, certificate or diploma is required. However, one of the following will help you qualify for the job: • Some secondary school education. • Home management experience or any related experience. • College or other courses in home support. • Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field.

Required skills: Specific Tasks/Responsibilities: • Administer bedside and personal care. • Administer medications. • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. • Feed or assist in feeding. • Launder clothing and household linens. • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. • Provide companionship. • Provide personal care. • Shop for food and household supplies. • Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Closest intersection: 300-340 Midpark WAY SE Calgary, AB T2X 1P1