Job Description

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.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, mornings 6:30 am - 9:30 am

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

What We Offer:

$22.00+/hr starting wage Full training and ongoing support A welcoming family environment in a fully accessible home

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 person