About this role
Female HCA ? Dementia Care & Companion Support
*Location:* SW Calgary, Alberta *Schedule:* Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, approximately 4?6 hours per shift *Additional Opportunity:* Potential Sunday 8-hour daytime shift *Position:* Contract HCA *Wage: *start at $20 depending on experience & knowledge
About the Position
#1 AAA Homecare Services is seeking a *reliable, personable and experienced Female Health Care Aide (HCA)* to provide in-home support for a male client living in SW Calgary.
The client has *Alzheimer's and a heart condition* and is looking for a caregiver who is warm, engaging and genuinely enjoys conversation and companionship.
*Per the client's request, applicants must be female and 45 years of age or older.*
Key Responsibilities
* Provide companionship and engaging conversation * Assist with personal care as required * Prepare meals and snacks * Tidy and maintain the kitchen after meals * Complete laundry * Take the client's dog for walks (he might join) * Assist the client with errands and casual outings * Drive the client to appointments, errands or outings when required * Provide safe, attentive dementia care * Monitor and respond appropriately to the client's needs * Maintain a respectful, comfortable and safe home environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
* *45 years of age or older* * Female, as specifically requested by the client * An experienced HCA with *extensive dementia-care experience* * Very personable, outgoing and naturally *chatty and conversational* * Fluent and clear in spoken English * Comfortable around dogs * Dependable, punctual and highly reliable * Comfortable driving a client for errands and casual outings * Compassionate, patient and respectful * Professional and able to maintain appropriate caregiver/client boundaries
Requirements
* Valid HCA certification/registration as applicable * Valid driver's licence and reliable access to a vehicle * Willing and able to drive the client for errands and outings * *At least two recent caregiving references from the past two years* * Valid Vulnerable Sector Check * Background Check * Legally eligible to work in Canada / Canadian citizen * Previous experience working with clients with dementia
Schedule
*Monday:* Evening shift, 4?6 hours *Tuesday:* Evening shift, 4?6 hours *Wednesday:* Evening shift, 4?6 hours *Potential Sunday:* 8-hour daytime shift
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caregiver who enjoys building a genuine professional relationship with a client and values companionship just as much as hands-on care.
*If you are dependable, warm, conversational and have extensive dementia-care experience, we would love to hear from you!*
Please apply through Indeed with your resume and relevant caregiving experience.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Application question(s): * Are you Registered with the CLHA?
Experience: * Dementia care: 2 years (required)
Language: * Fluent in English (required)
Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person