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Caregiver Opportunity: Dementia Care & Home Support - Hourly, Extended Shifts, Live-In, and 24-Hour Opportunities Available

Are you tired of agencies that treat you like a number?

At Ascent Home Care, we believe exceptional care starts with taking exceptional care of our team.

We are a nurse-led home care company built on a simple belief: when caregivers feel supported, valued, and respected, families receive better care. We're creating a workplace where caregivers can build meaningful relationships, grow professionally, and feel proud of the work they do every day.

What Makes Us DifferentYou Matter Here

We know our caregivers by name. We take the time to understand your strengths, support your growth, and ensure you have the resources you need to succeed.

Work Alongside Leadership

Our leadership team remains actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the company. You'll have direct access to experienced nursing professionals who understand the realities of caregiving and are committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Consistent Assignments

Build meaningful relationships with the families you serve. We prioritize continuity of care so you can develop trust, familiarity, and lasting connections with clients.

Heart-Led Culture

Every decision we make is guided by what's best for our caregivers and the families we serve. We believe people deserve to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Professional Growth

Receive ongoing education, mentorship, and training from experienced nursing leaders. We invest in your development because exceptional caregivers deserve exceptional support.

About This Opportunity

We are currently hiring compassionate caregivers for a variety of home care assignments throughout Calgary, including opportunities supporting Italian seniors living with dementia.

The ideal candidate understands the importance of preserving dignity, routines, culture, and connection while providing person-centered care. Strong cooking skills are highly valued, as preparing traditional home-cooked meals is an important part of supporting many of our clients' quality of life.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease
• Strong cooking skills and confidence preparing home-style meals
• Italian language skills considered a strong asset
• Experience providing hourly, extended-hour, live-in, or overnight care
• Compassionate, patient, and relationship-focused approach to caregiving

What You'll Do

• Provide personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
• Support clients living with dementia using person-centered care approaches
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including traditional family-style cooking when appropriate
• Provide companionship and meaningful engagement
• Monitor changes in client well-being and communicate with the nursing team
• Assist with light housekeeping related to client care
• Support families with professionalism, compassion, and respect

Requirements

• Health Care Aide certification or equivalent experience
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Clear criminal record check
• Professional references
• Dementia care experience preferred
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are considered strong assets

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Paid mileage between client visits
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Flexible scheduling options including hourly, overnight, 24-hour, and live-in assignments
• Consistent schedules and client assignments
• Ongoing dementia care education and training
• Direct access to nursing leadership and mentorship
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive team environment where your voice matters

Ready to Join a Team That Values You?

We're looking for caregivers who lead with heart, take pride in their work, and understand that caring for someone is both a responsibility and a privilege.

If you're passionate about dementia care, enjoy cooking, value meaningful relationships, and want to work with a team that truly supports its caregivers, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover the difference of working with Ascent Home Care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is your general availability? (Days, evenings, weekends, overnights).
• What is your earliest available start date?
• What is your expected rate of pay (hourly)?

Experience:

• home care, long term care or hospital settings: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Do you speak Italian fluently? (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CPR/First Aide Certificate (required)
• Health Care Aide Certificate with Alberta HCA directory (preferred)
• Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (required)
• Driving Licence & Own Vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person