Casual Home Support Worker Jobs in Grande Prairie, AB
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Grande Prairie, AB
About the role
The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.
Our Housing & Community Development Department is looking for a dedicated Casual Home Support Worker to join the team.
Position Responsibilities
The Home Support worker provides support to assigned clients with physical, mental or emotional inabilities by supporting and promoting independent living. Your duties may include basic light housekeeping, laundry, client transportation to appointments and shopping, companioning, and meal preparation. Physical strength is required for moderate lifting or heavier housekeeping duties, such as vacuuming.
Qualifications
Requires Grade 12; a valid Alberta driver's license, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, an aptitude/interest in working with special populations and the ability to maintain confidentiality. You must pass an RCMP Vulnerable Records Check and Child Welfare Check. You will also be asked to provide a Driver's Abstract. Standard First Aid certification is an asset.
Hours
Monday to Friday, On-Call Basis
Compensation
Starting salary $25.83 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)
Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.
Selection Process
We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.
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To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
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Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
- This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
- This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
- This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.
To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.
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About City of Grande Prairie
The City of Grande Prairie provides programs, services, infrastructure and facilities that are the basis for much of the activity in our community.
Grande Prairie is the youngest city in Canada with a median age of 30.3 and one of the fastest growing communities in North America. The 2016 federal census recorded 63,166 residents up 13.5% from 2011.
Whether it is parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink Centre or families biking one of the many trails, there are signs of youth everywhere you turn. Grande Prairie’s youthfulness is a result of the growing opportunities presented by its role as a regional hub as well as the area’s many natural resources.