Home Support Worker
About the role
Status: Open until filled.
Home Support Worker
Competition #: CGZ.25.014
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
Location
Good Samaritan Choice-Zetter Program
9649 71 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Employment Type
Permanent Part Time 0.4 FTE
Start date : Dec 8, 2025
End Date
Hours of Work
1500-2315
Wages
As per current AUPE Collective Agreement ($19.24 – 22.74/hour)
all new external hires will start at Step 1 of the pay scale
Letters of Portability accepted at hire
Employee Group
AUPE
Educational Qualifications
- Must be registered with the HCA directory of Alberta before applying
- PCA (HCA) certificate required
- Food Safe 1 is required (post July 29, 2013) or equivalent for BC employees and Food Safety Basic or equivalent for Alberta employees.
Work Experience
- Experience working with the elderly is preferred,
- Palliative care experience an asset
- Experience with diagnoses of dementia and various mobility disorders an asset
- You will provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meal service and leisure activities and other related duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic computer skills an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing so others can easily interpret and understand it fully
- Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
- Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues
- Maintains an individual’s dignity and self-worth during conversations and care
- Excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needs
- Accepts, implements and evaluates change with a positive attitude
Requirements:
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.
Additional Information:
This position has many consecutive hours of repetitive motion tasks such as, but not limited to, standing, kneeling, crouching, bending reaching, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, lifting, transferring and portering of up to bariatric clients.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.
Internal closing date is Dec 7,2025
About The Good Samaritan Society
The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) is a leading faith-based, not-for-profit, registered charity in Western Canada that provides quality accommodations, health, and community care services and programs to aging individuals in need. With over 72 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments, our operational effectiveness and overarching culture of service and care make us the provider of choice for individuals and their families seeking a supporting place to call home.
Our mission to extend Christian Hospitality to those in need or at risk encourages the well-being of the whole person. A foundational pillar of The Society's Christian Hospitality Model is to provide access to spiritual care for all faiths. Our Pastoral-Spiritual Care model incorporates Chaplains as Spiritual Care Facilitators and Providers. They invite members from the churches to become volunteers, and to be trained as Pastoral Care Visitors. As well, we formally train all staff in spirituality and spiritual care so that they can meet the needs of residents and clients when the Chaplain is not available.
Presently, we have over 3,900 employees and more than 2,300 volunteers who, in the spirit of compassion, serve approximately 6,000 clients. As one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in Alberta (21 care homes) and British Columbia (7 care homes), we provide safe, comfortable communities inspiring involvement, where people can experience a sense of caring, belonging and purpose.
We strive to be leaders in the industry and make GSS the home of choice in the communities we serve. To achieve this, we have mandated that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes towards direct front line care and services. This enables us to be an efficient and effective organization that can provide quality care and quality accommodations.
Home Support Worker
About the role
Status: Open until filled.
Home Support Worker
Competition #: CGZ.25.014
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent
The Opportunity
Location
Good Samaritan Choice-Zetter Program
9649 71 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Employment Type
Permanent Part Time 0.4 FTE
Start date : Dec 8, 2025
End Date
Hours of Work
1500-2315
Wages
As per current AUPE Collective Agreement ($19.24 – 22.74/hour)
all new external hires will start at Step 1 of the pay scale
Letters of Portability accepted at hire
Employee Group
AUPE
Educational Qualifications
- Must be registered with the HCA directory of Alberta before applying
- PCA (HCA) certificate required
- Food Safe 1 is required (post July 29, 2013) or equivalent for BC employees and Food Safety Basic or equivalent for Alberta employees.
Work Experience
- Experience working with the elderly is preferred,
- Palliative care experience an asset
- Experience with diagnoses of dementia and various mobility disorders an asset
- You will provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meal service and leisure activities and other related duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic computer skills an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing so others can easily interpret and understand it fully
- Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
- Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues
- Maintains an individual’s dignity and self-worth during conversations and care
- Excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needs
- Accepts, implements and evaluates change with a positive attitude
Requirements:
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.
Additional Information:
This position has many consecutive hours of repetitive motion tasks such as, but not limited to, standing, kneeling, crouching, bending reaching, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, lifting, transferring and portering of up to bariatric clients.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.
Internal closing date is Dec 7,2025
About The Good Samaritan Society
The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) is a leading faith-based, not-for-profit, registered charity in Western Canada that provides quality accommodations, health, and community care services and programs to aging individuals in need. With over 72 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments, our operational effectiveness and overarching culture of service and care make us the provider of choice for individuals and their families seeking a supporting place to call home.
Our mission to extend Christian Hospitality to those in need or at risk encourages the well-being of the whole person. A foundational pillar of The Society's Christian Hospitality Model is to provide access to spiritual care for all faiths. Our Pastoral-Spiritual Care model incorporates Chaplains as Spiritual Care Facilitators and Providers. They invite members from the churches to become volunteers, and to be trained as Pastoral Care Visitors. As well, we formally train all staff in spirituality and spiritual care so that they can meet the needs of residents and clients when the Chaplain is not available.
Presently, we have over 3,900 employees and more than 2,300 volunteers who, in the spirit of compassion, serve approximately 6,000 clients. As one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in Alberta (21 care homes) and British Columbia (7 care homes), we provide safe, comfortable communities inspiring involvement, where people can experience a sense of caring, belonging and purpose.
We strive to be leaders in the industry and make GSS the home of choice in the communities we serve. To achieve this, we have mandated that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes towards direct front line care and services. This enables us to be an efficient and effective organization that can provide quality care and quality accommodations.