The Postpartum Support Aide provides direct, hands‑on overnight support to new mothers and their newborns in the family's own home in the Sherwood Park area. This role helps families navigate the physical and emotional demands of the early postpartum period — supporting infant care, feeding, safe sleep, and household routines — so parents can rest, recover, and bond with their new baby. You will be a calm, competent, and trusted overnight presence during one of the most vulnerable and important transitions a family experiences.

Who We're Looking For?

You are someone who:

- Is genuinely passionate about supporting recent mothers, babies, and growing families
- Brings a calm, reassuring presence to overnight care, especially during periods of exhaustion or
- Has hands‑on experience caring for newborns and supporting postpartum mothers
- Is knowledgeable about safe sleep practices, infant feeding support, and newborn care basics
- Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally with parents and families
- Is reliable and able to commit to a consistent overnight schedule across Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights
- Is comfortable working independently in a family's home

Key Responsibilities

- Provide direct, hands‑on overnight support to newborns and postpartum mothers in the family home
- Support infant care routines including feeding, soothing, diapering, and safe sleep practices
- Support the postpartum mother' rest and recovery by managing overnight infant care needs
- Recognize and respond appropriately to newborn feeding, comfort, or wellness concerns, escalating to the family and appropriate medical resources as needed
- Support light overnight household tasks related to infant care (e.g., preparing bottles, tidying the





Family Collaboration

- Build a respectful, trust‑based relationship with the family during a sensitive and vulnerable time
- Communicate clearly with parents about the baby's overnight feeding, sleep, and wellbeing
- Respect each family's individual parenting choices, cultural practices, and feeding preferences

Documentation & Communication

- Complete accurate, timely overnight care logs summarizing feeding, sleep, and any notable concerns
- Document and report any incidents in accordance with BSR policy
- Communicate professionally with the BSR team regarding scheduling and any family or care concerns

Qualifications & Education

Required Certification & Registration

- Active registration as a Health Care Aide (HCA) on the Alberta HCA registry, in good standing

Required Experience

- Minimum 2 years of experience working with newborns and postpartum mothers

Required Clearances

- Clear Police Information Check (completed within the last 6 months)
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and reliable personal vehicle with third-party liability insurance, to travel to and from client homes in Sherwood Park

Assets (not required, but valued)

- Training or experience in lactation support or infant feeding education
- Experience with FSCD, Jordan's Principle,



or other family-serving funding systems

Supporting Documentation Required

Mandatory Requirements

All of the following must be in place before your start date. Candidates without all required documentation will not be contacted for an interview:
- Active registration as a Health Care Aide (HCA) on the Alberta HCA registry
- Clear Police Information Check (completed within the last 6 months)
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with newborns and postpartum mothers
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License, reliable personal vehicle, and third-party liability insurance
- Availability for the full Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 PM – 9:00 AM overnight

Job Type

Part‑Time

$22.45 – $25.77 per hour

Ability to Commute/Relocate

Valid Class 5 Driver's License, reliable personal vehicle, and third-party liability insurance

What We Offer?

- A meaningful part‑time role supporting families during a precious and vulnerable time
- A supportive, values‑driven team culture at a CARF‑accredited organization that truly cares
- Vacation pay
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- A consistent, predictable weekly schedule (Wednesday–Friday overnights)

License/Certification

- Active registration as a Health Care Aide (HCA) on the Alberta HCA registry
- CPR First Aid Level C (current)
- Clear Police Information Check (completed within the last 6 months)
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License, reliable personal vehicle, and third-party liability insurance

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