Health Care Aide – Home Care (Dementia Experience Required) | Sherwood Park

Location: Sherwood Park, AB

Position Type: Permanent Position

Join a team where care truly feels like home.

Forever Home Senior Care is a family-owned and operated home care company dedicated to helping seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they know and love most — their own home.

We believe exceptional care goes beyond completing tasks. It's about building meaningful relationships, preserving dignity, promoting independence, and treating every client like family.

We're looking for a compassionate, patient, and dependable certified Health Care Aide to become part of an established care team supporting a client in Sherwood Park.

Experience supporting individuals living with dementia is essential for this position. The successful candidate will understand the unique challenges that can come with dementia and will be comfortable adapting their communication, recognizing changes in behaviour, providing reassurance, and supporting the client with patience, understanding, and compassion.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys relationship-based care and understands the importance of consistency, building trust, and getting to know the individual behind the diagnosis.

At Forever Home Senior Care, we recognize and reward exceptional caregivers. Compensation is regularly reviewed based on demonstrated reliability, professionalism, quality of care, communication, and overall contribution to our team. We believe in recognizing those who consistently demonstrate the values and level of care our clients deserve.

Schedule & Availability

We are currently hiring a Health Care Aide who can provide consistent availability for morning shifts, two evening shifts per week, and alternating weekends.

Required Schedule

- Morning shifts: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Evening shifts: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, two evenings per week
- Weekends: Every other Saturday and Sunday
- Rotating days off: During weeks when the caregiver works the weekend, they will have two weekdays off.

Applicants must be available for the rotating schedule, including every other weekend, to ensure continuity of care and allow the client to build familiarity, trust, and comfort with a consistent caregiver.

What You'll Do

Every client is unique, but responsibilities may include:

- Providing compassionate, relationship-based care tailored to the client's individual needs.
- Supporting a client living with dementia using individualized care approaches.
- Providing companionship, reassurance, and meaningful social interaction.
- Assisting with personal care while promoting dignity, independence, and choice.
- Supporting morning and evening routines.
- Supporting mobility, transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention.
- Providing medication assistance within the Health Care Aide scope of practice.
- Preparing meals and assisting with nutrition and hydration.
- Light housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
- Utilizing dementia care strategies and adapting communication approaches to the client's needs.
- Recognizing changes in behaviour, abilities, or wellbeing and communicating concerns promptly.
- Completing accurate and timely documentation.
- Working independently while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, patience, and compassion.

Qualifications

Applicants must have

- Health Care Aide Certificate.
- Current CLHA registration in good standing.
- Qualified liability insurance.
- Current CPR & First Aid Certification.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.
- Valid Alberta driver's licence.




- Reliable vehicle to travel to the client's home.
- Experience supporting individuals living with dementia.

Experience & Skills The successful applicant will have:

- Minimum 2 years of Health Care Aide experience preferred.
- Meaningful experience supporting individuals living with dementia.
- Experience providing care to seniors in a home care, supportive living, or long-term care setting.
- Strong understanding of dementia care best practices and person-centred approaches.
- The ability to adapt communication techniques based on the client's cognitive abilities and individual needs.
- Patience and understanding when supporting individuals experiencing confusion, frustration, or changes in behaviour.
- Strong observation and critical thinking skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills when communicating with family members, the care team, and the office.
- The ability to work independently with confidence and sound judgment.
- The ability to adapt to the client's individual routines, preferences, abilities, and goals.

The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who:

- Is patient, calm, and understanding.
- Leads with kindness, compassion, and respect.
- Understands the importance of consistency and familiar routines for individuals living with dementia.
- Takes the time to get to know the client rather than simply completing a list of tasks.
- Is comfortable adapting their communication style and approach to meet the client's needs.
- Is dependable and committed to their scheduled shifts.
- Communicates professionally with clients, families, the care team, and the office.
- Takes initiative while knowing when to ask for support.
- Is observant and attentive to subtle changes in a client's behaviour or wellbeing.
- Is flexible, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
- Takes pride in providing exceptional care.
- Treats every client with dignity and respect.

Our Values At Forever Home Senior Care, we believe care is about more than completing tasks — it's about building trust, preserving dignity, and helping people continue living safely and comfortably in the place they call home.

We look for caregivers who lead with compassion, communicate with honesty, take pride in their work, and genuinely treat every client as they would a member of their own family.

Why Join Forever Home Senior Care?

At Forever Home Senior Care, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional caregivers. As a family-owned and operated company, we strive to create a supportive, respectful workplace where our team members feel valued, appreciated, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients every day.

When you join our team, you can expect:

- Meaningful one-on-one relationships with clients where you have the time to truly make a difference.
- Consistent scheduling whenever possible.
- The opportunity to provide personalized care and truly get to know the individual you're supporting.
- A supportive leadership team that is approachable, responsive, and committed to helping you succeed.
- A positive, respectful workplace culture built on teamwork, compassion, integrity, and excellence.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth.
- Health and dental benefits, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees.




- Recognition for your dedication through regular compensation reviews based on reliability, professionalism, quality of care, communication, and overall contribution to our team.

Benefits Eligible employees have access to:

- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Application Questions

- Do you hold a valid Health Care Aide Certificate?
- Are you currently registered with the CLHA and do you carry valid professional liability insurance?
- How many years of Health Care Aide experience do you have?
- Do you hold a current CPR & First Aid Certification and a current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check?
- Do you have a valid Alberta driver's licence and a reliable vehicle to travel to the client's home in Sherwood Park?
- Please describe your experience supporting individuals living with dementia, including the length of time and the type of care you provided.
- Are you available for morning shifts from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM on a rotating schedule, including every other Saturday and Sunday? Please answer Yes or No.
- Are you available for two evening shifts per week from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM? Please indicate which evenings you are consistently available.
- During the weeks you work Saturday and Sunday, you will receive two weekdays off. Are you able to work this rotating schedule? Please answer Yes or No.
- What approaches do you use when supporting a client living with dementia who may be experiencing confusion, frustration, or changes in behaviour?
- What do you believe are the most key qualities of an exceptional Health Care Aide supporting someone living with dementia?
- Please describe a situation where you went above and beyond for a client or their family.

If you're passionate about providing compassionate, relationship-based care and have experience supporting individuals living with dementia, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in providing care that feels like home, at home. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Application question(s):
- Do you hold a valid Health Care Aide Certificate?
- Are you currently registered with the CLHA and do you carry valid professional liability insurance?
- How many years of Health Care Aide experience do you have?
- Do you hold a current CPR & First Aid Certification and a current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check?
- Do you have a valid Alberta driver's licence and a reliable vehicle to travel to the client's home in Sherwood Park?
- Please describe your experience supporting individuals living with dementia, including the length of time and the type of care you provided.
- Are you available for morning shifts from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM on a rotating schedule, including every other Saturday and Sunday? Please answer Yes or No.
- Are you available for two evening shifts per week from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM? Please indicate which evenings you are consistently available.
- During the weeks you work Saturday and Sunday, you will receive two weekdays off. Are you comfortable working this rotating schedule? Please answer Yes or No.
- What approaches do you use when supporting a client living with dementia who may be experiencing confusion, frustration, or changes in behaviour?
- What do you believe are the most important qualities of an exceptional Health Care Aide supporting someone living with dementia?
- Please describe a situation where you went above and beyond for a client or their family.

Work Location: In person

📌 Health Care Aide – Home Care (Dementia Experience Required) | Sherwood Park
🏢 FOREVER HOME SENIOR CARE
📍 Sherwood Park