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Community Support Worker - Home Care & Disability Support

  • AB, Canada
  • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Part-time

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Company Description

Alberta care staffing agency connects qualified care professionals with individuals and families needing home care and disability support services across the province. The agency focuses on person-centered care, supporting clients to live safely and independently in their own homes and communities. Services typically include assistance with daily living, companionship, and specialized disability support tailored to each client's needs. Team members are supported with training, clear procedures, and collaborative supervision. The agency values respect, inclusivity, and high-quality care for all clients.

Role Description

This part-time, on-site Community Support Worker - Home Care & Disability Support role is based in Edmonton, AB. In this role, you will assist clients with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and mobility support. You will provide social and emotional support, encourage participation in community activities, and help clients build skills that promote independence. Responsibilities include following individual care plans, documenting observations, and communicating changes in client needs to supervisors and other members of the care team. You will ensure a safe environment, uphold safeguarding and confidentiality standards, and collaborate with families and other professionals to deliver consistent, respectful care.

Qualifications

• Experience as Support Workers or in similar community, home care, or disability support roles.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust, listen actively, and collaborate with clients, families, and colleagues.

• Safeguarding knowledge, including understanding of privacy, boundaries, and reporting procedures for safety or abuse concerns.

• Basic technology skills to use care documentation systems, mobile devices, and relevant assistive technologies.

• Relevant post-secondary education or training in health care, social services, community support, or disability studies is an asset.

• Current first aid/CPR certification, clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check, and reliable transportation are strongly preferred.

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with home care (such as assisting with transfers) and to work flexible shifts, including evenings or weekends, as needed.

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Responsibilities

Assist clients with daily living, personal care, meals, housekeeping, mobility, and social and emotional support, while encouraging community participation and independence. Follow care plans, document observations, report changes, maintain safety and confidentiality, and coordinate care with families and professionals.

Requirements

Applicants should have experience in community, home care, or disability support and strong interpersonal, communication, safeguarding, and basic technology skills. Relevant post-secondary education or training is an asset; first aid/CPR, background checks, reliable transportation, physical capability, and flexible availability are strongly preferred or needed for the role.

Skills

  • Personal Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Mobility Support
  • Social Support
  • Emotional Support
  • Community Engagement
  • Independence-Building
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Care Documentation
  • Client Observation
  • Communication
  • Safeguarding
  • Confidentiality
  • Assistive Technology
  • First Aid and CPR

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Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Social Services
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Home Care
  • Disability Support
  • Community Support
  • Person-Centered Care
  • Daily Living Activities
  • Personal Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Care Plans
  • Care Documentation Systems
  • Mobile Devices
  • Assistive Technology
  • Safeguarding
  • Privacy
  • Professional Boundaries
  • Abuse Reporting
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Client Independence
  • Community Participation
  • Confidentiality
  • Family Collaboration

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