Job Description

Job Title: Caregiver & Domestic Support Companion

Location: SW Calgary

Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime hours; occasional weekends or overnights for respite

Hours: 3 days per week to start, moving to full-time opportunity once trained

Compensation: $22-$25 per hour, depending on experience

Employment Type: Part-time to full-time, long-term position

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate caregiver to support a teen who will always experience life with a child's perspective, needing full assistance with mobility, daily routines, and playful engagement. She is nonverbal, does not walk, and cannot sit up independently. She enjoys watching Disney movies, music, outdoor time, going on outings, having stories read to her, and thrives when someone is fully present and engaged. The ideal candidate is gentle, compassionate, and committed to providing thoughtful care while helping maintain a clean, comfortable home environment.

During school hours, domestic duties form an important part of this role, including laundry, light housekeeping, and simple household upkeep to ensure a well-organized and welcoming space. The caregiver will also occasionally accompany her to her day program to support communication practice and range of motion exercises.

The home is equipped with a mechanical lift for safe transfers, an accessible outdoor area with a hot tub, and a gentle family dog who is very much part of daily life.

What You'll Do

Complete

light household tasks

during school hours, such as laundry, dishes, tidying, and maintaining cleanliness in shared areas

Provide full personal care support

, including hygiene, dressing, and puree feeding Assist with

positioning and mobility, requiring full support and safe transfers

; ability to lift up to 50 lbs is an asset, as is experience using a mechanical lift

Support communication using Touch Chat

; prior experience or willingness to learn is essential Engage through reading aloud, music, sensory play, crafts, and other interactive activities that foster connection and comfort Spend time outdoors enjoying nature, fresh air, and the home's hot tub when appropriate Prepare simple pureed meals and snacks for her Occasionally accompany her to her day program to support communication and range of motion exercises Be comfortable and kind with a gentle, well-loved family dog Driving is an asset but not required; a van or SUV with wheelchair space is ideal for community outings or appointments Provide occasional respite support on weekends or overnights Maintain full attention and engagement during work hours;

personal cell phone use is not permitted

Who You Are

Calm, patient, and compassionate, with a genuine love for working with individuals with complex needs Organized and self-motivated, able to balance caregiving duties with domestic responsibilities Adaptable and proactive, willing to learn new skills such as Touch Chat communication or lift use Comfortable around pets and respectful of a home environment Reliable, attentive, and fully present during work hours

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter.

Start your cover letter with the phrase "Present and Engaged" to demonstrate alignment with the qualities we are seeking. In your cover letter, tell us why this role is meaningful to you and why you are drawn to it. We are looking for someone who values genuine connection and engagement, and who can share an example of a time you built a positive, meaningful relationship with someone in your care, work, or community.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Work Location: In person