Home Help Aide

2 weeks ago

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Strathcona County Full time

This posting is for 1 hourly position working up to 30 hours per week

The Home Help Aide provides light housekeeping and social support to senior residents within Strathcona County to enable them to remain in their own homes. Hours are Monday to Friday, and can range from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, as required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow a daily work schedule to provide in-home support to up to six participants per day with light housekeeping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, washing floors, changing bed linens, general kitchen/bathroom cleaning and social support
  • Observe and report changes in client condition and circumstances which may signal the need for additional resources
  • Provide emotional support to participants
    Attend training and team meetings as required

Qualifications and Skills:

  • High school diploma
  • Experience working with seniors and an understanding of their needs
  • Commitment to service excellence, ability to maintain confidentiality and excellent personal and professional boundaries
  • Experience in house cleaning is an asset
  • Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to remain calm and reassuring
  • Strong interpersonal skills, combined with empathy and respect
  • Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt to changing conditions
    Ability to work with minimal supervision and open to receiving feedback

Conditions of Employment:

  • Submission of a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's license and submission of a 5-year Driver's Abstract with less than 7 demerits
  • Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift approximately 15kgs (33lbs)
  • Will require reliable vehicle
    Must be able to drive to rural homes

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
  • Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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