Build your career making a positive difference in the lives of seniors in the Foothills community - join Foothills Home Services’ team of home care experts!
Our team consists of experienced and reliable caregivers, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and Health Care Aides (HCAs) who are passionate about providing the best quality of care to seniors in southern Alberta.
We value self-determination, benevolence, individuality, social responsibility, as well as compassion - which is at the core of all the services we offer at Foothills Home Services. As part of our care team, you will have a range of duties, such as helping patients with personal care and administering medication. If you are a good communicator who enjoys spending time with seniors, use the form below to apply for a position at Foothills Home Services!
Open Positions: Health Care Aid, Caregiver, LPN
Qualifications & Requirements
Foothills Home Services offers part-time and full-time positions with flexible scheduling to accommodate both our caregivers and our clients. We are looking for caregivers with good communication skills who enjoy spending time with seniors and are able to cook traditional Canadian meals.
First Aid training
Police clearance check
Being able to drive to and from work as some jobs are rural
Being able to work evenings and weekends
Proficiency in speaking and writing English
HCA is a plus but not mandatory
LPN is a plus but not mandatory
Responsibilities will include:
Light housework
Administering prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Taking the patient’s vital signs and recording them.
Collecting samples for testing.
Educating the patient on proper nutrition.
Helping the patient prepare meals.
Assisting the patient by going with them to doctor’s visits, shopping, and other errands.
Spending time with the patient for various activities, such as going to the park, reading, talking, or playing games.
Assisting the patient with exercises.
Providing basic personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Performing light housekeeping duties.
Replacing sterile dressings and monitoring wound healing.
Assisting the patient in and out of bed and/or transferring to or from a wheelchair.
Helping the patient do laundry.
Keeping accurate records of home visits, including travel time, time with the patient, and what services were performed during the visit.
APPLY NOW!
Applying for a position at Foothills Home Services is simple. All you need to do is fill out the form below with the necessary information. When you’re done filling out the form, review your application carefully, and hit submit. Our team will then review your application and get back to you with the next steps.
Learn more about what it’s like being a caregiver with Foothills Home Services.
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