Overview

Live-in Caregiver – Persons with Disabilities
Posted on September 18, 2025 by Don Howard

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Job Details

  • Location: Grande Prairie, AB (T8V 2E5)

  • Work setting: On-site, no remote option

  • Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

  • Hours of work: 44 hours per week (shift schedule, to be determined)

  • Salary: $23.00 per hour

  • Start date: As soon as possible

  • Vacancies: 1 position available

  • Benefits: Other benefits + free parking

Overview

We are looking for a compassionate and dependable live-in caregiver to provide dedicated care and support for a person with disabilities in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This is a full-time, permanent position that requires living on-site at the employer’s residence. The caregiver will be responsible for assisting with personal care, administering medications, performing light household tasks, and offering companionship in a safe, supportive environment.

Language Requirements

  • English: Required (spoken and written)

Education & Experience

  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience

  • Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant caregiving experience

Work Site Environment & Setting

  • Environment: Non-smoking household

  • Setting:

    • Staff accommodation available (live-in arrangement)

    • Located in an urban area

    • Work in employer’s/client’s home

Key Responsibilities

As a live-in caregiver, you will:

  • Provide bedside and personal care with compassion and dignity

  • Administer prescribed medications as directed

  • Assist with bathing, grooming, and overall personal hygiene

  • Change non-sterile dressings and provide basic health support

  • Feed or assist clients with meals

  • Prepare and serve nutritious, balanced meals

  • Shop for food, groceries, and essential household supplies

  • Launder clothing, bedding, and household linens

  • Perform light housekeeping and general cleaning duties

  • Offer emotional support and companionship to the client

  • Support daily living activities and maintain a safe, comfortable environment

Required Credentials

  • CPR Certificate

  • First Aid Certificate

Transportation & Travel Information

  • Vehicle: Supplied by employer

  • Travel expenses: Paid by employer

  • Mobility: Willingness to travel as required

  • Public transportation: Available in the area

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

This role involves both physical activity and flexibility, including:

  • Combination of sitting, standing, and walking

  • Bending, crouching, and kneeling when assisting clients

  • Physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and supporting individuals

Personal Suitability

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strong client focus and empathy

  • Dependability and reliability

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Flexibility and good judgment

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Honesty and trustworthiness

Benefits

  • Free parking available

  • Other benefits provided by the employer

Who Can Apply?

You are eligible to apply if you are:

  • A Canadian citizen

  • A permanent resident of Canada

  • A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

❌ Please do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to applications from individuals without proper authorization.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply in the following way:

Application Deadline

Advertised until: October 18, 2025

Important Notice: This job posting was provided directly by the employer through Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to ensure its accuracy and reliability but does not guarantee the authenticity of the posting.

To apply for this job email your details to drhoward@eastlink.ca