Job Summary

Alberta Home Care Solutions is seeking experienced, compassionate, and dependable Health Care Aides (HCAs) / Personal Support Workers to provide in-home and community-based support to seniors, children, and youth with disabilities or complex care needs.

The successful candidate will provide individualized care and assistance while promoting independence, dignity, comfort, and safety. This role requires someone who is adaptable, confident working with different age groups, and able to respond appropriately to each client's unique needs.

Caregivers will work closely with clients, families, and office administration to ensure consistent, reliable, and high-quality care.

This position requires previous hands-on caregiving experience. It is not an entry-level position.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Support clients with mobility, transfers, lifting, and physical assistance as required.
- Provide companionship and emotional support while encouraging independence and participation in daily activities.
- Assist seniors with age-related needs, mobility challenges, and maintaining their quality of life.
- Support children and youth with autism, developmental disabilities, and complex support needs.
- Follow individualized care plans and ensure client-specific needs and routines are consistently met.
- Support communication through visual aids, AAC devices, PECS, and other communication tools when required.
- Recognize and respond to behavioural escalations using appropriate de-escalation techniques.




- Maintain a calm, safe, and supportive environment during challenging situations.
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding support, light housekeeping, and other household tasks as required.
- Provide transportation and community support when required.
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, progress, incidents, and concerns.
- Communicate effectively with families and office administration regarding client needs and changes in condition.
- Ensure client safety, dignity, and well-being at all times.

Qualifications and Experience
- Health Care Aide (HCA) certification or equivalent education and experience.
- Previous hands-on experience providing care to seniors, children, or individuals with disabilities.
- Experience supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, dementia, or complex care needs is an asset.
- Knowledge of communication supports, including visuals, AAC devices, and PECS, is an asset.
- Experience managing challenging behaviors and behavioural escalations is an asset.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in high-pressure situations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow individualized care plans.




- Physically capable of assisting with lifting, transfers, and mobility support as required.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification (required).
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (required).
- Valid driver's licence (required).
- Reliable personal vehicle and transportation (required).
- Must be willing and able to travel to clients' homes and community appointments as needed.

Important Position Requirements This position is suited for dependable and experienced caregivers who are confident providing care to individuals with varying needs.

Candidates must demonstrate

- Strong judgment and the ability to handle unexpected situations.
- Patience, empathy, and professionalism.
- Confidence supporting clients with complex physical, developmental, or behavioral needs.
- A commitment to client safety and quality care.
- Reliability, flexibility, and the ability to travel between client locations.

Please note: This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must have a valid driver's licence and reliable personal transportation. Please also submit an online application at https://www.albertahomecaresolutions.com/employment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Advantages

- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- What is your availability

Experience:
- Working with children (FSCD): 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Health Care Aid Certificate or equivalent (preferred)

Location:
- Edmonton, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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