Home Support Worker

The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.

The Opportunity

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time 0.4 FTE September 2025

Hours of Work: 1500 - 2315h, No weekends.

Must be actively registered with HCA Directory of Alberta before applying. Must have 2 years recent HCA experience. Must be fluent in written and spoken English and medical English. This position is physically demanding and has many hours of repetitive motion tasks such as, but not limited to, standing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, portering, transferring and lifting of up to bariatric clients. Preference given to applicants with previous experience with diagnoses of dementia and mobility disorders.

Wages: as per current AUPE Collective Agreement, all new external hires will start at Step 1 of the pay scale. Letters of Portability accepted at hire.

You will provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meal service and leisure activities and other related duties.

Personal Care Attendant (PCA) certificate and experience working with seniors and those with dementia is preferred. You are able to work well within a team, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and are a strong communicator in both verbal and written English. Food Safe 1 is required (post July 29, 2013) or equivalent for BC employees and Food Safety Basic or equivalent for Alberta employees.

Who we are:

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

What we can offer you:

• Work/life balance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Pension and benefits for eligible employees
• Paid vacation time for eligible employees
• Discounted services with many of our local businesses
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee recognition events

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.

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion

The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

• Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.
• Good Samaritan is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year
• Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion
• Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

How to apply:

• Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at https://hrnet.gss.org and create a profile and follow the process to apply for the position.

We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.