Home Support Aide

Position Summary

Reporting to the Home Support Coordinator, the Home Support Aide performs basic in-home support services and assistance to seniors, the chronically ill and those with temporary medical conditions.

The primary role of this position will be to perform basic housekeeping duties for those individuals and families registered with the Home Support Program. Administrative tasks related to the position include visit tracking, confirmation of visits and providing updates to the Home Support Coordinator as necessary. You will be required to work independently, demonstrate good judgment, and remain current on emergency procedures that are to be followed if an urgent situation occurs in a client’s home.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be team orientated and possess exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills. The ability to listen and communicate effectively in a positive and courteous manner is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and have good attention to detail. You will be required to maintain current First Aid and CPR certification. Previous experience in cleaning either in home or commercial environments preferred. Experience working with seniors and related equipment is an asset. All applicants require a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for providing their own transportation. Vehicle mileage will be reimbursed. This is a physical position, where the incumbent is responsible for visiting multiple homes per shift.

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. A current Driver’s Abstract will be required at the time of interview. A Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful applicant.

Hours of Work: Daytime shifts, Monday to Friday
This position is casual in nature and therefore the number of hours of work cannot be forecasted.

Fort Saskatchewan, home to more than 27,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 – 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.