PERSONAL CAREGIVER & MOTHER’S HELPER – PART-TIME (SW CALGARY, PATTERSON HEIGHTS)

We are looking for a caring and reliable Personal Caregiver & Mother’s Helper to support our family in our fully accessible home in SW Calgary (Patterson Heights SW). This is a regular, permanent part-time position starting in September.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education or background in Disability Studies, Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy, Kinesiology, Education, Health Care Aide, Medicine, or Nursing preferred
• Experience with children or adults with special needs is an asset
• Mature, dependable individuals with a strong work ethic
• Must be a non-smoker/non-vaper
• Must be fluent in English
• Must have reliable personal transportation required, as the location is not easily accessible by public transit

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 to 3 professional References
• Current Police check
• Current First Aid training
  Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 15 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T3H 3B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Our son weighs about 65 lbs and sometimes needs help with transfers. How comfortable do you feel assisting with this kind of support manually or using a lift?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In perso

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our charming 8-year-old son with Cerebral Palsy (wheelchair user) and non-verbal requires assistance with morning routines. You’ll provide personal care and help him start his day, while also supporting our household.

• Approximately half of each shift will be dedicated to daily housekeeping tasks.
• We also have a younger child who will occasionally need light supervision and care.
• One parent will always be Working From Home during your shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Morning personal care: dressing, assisted oral feeding, and hygiene
• Safe use of our in-home lift system for transfers (65 lbs) to and from wheelchair
• Assist in preparing school bag and packed lunch
• Ensuring our son is picked up safely by accessible school bus
• Household duties: daily housekeeping and cleaning tasks
• Light supervision of second child when needed