Join Our Personal Care Support Team at
Aruga Home Care
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We're Hiring
At Aruga Home Care, we believe compassionate, high-quality home care begins with an exceptional team. Our Personal Care Support Team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing person-centred, empathetic, and creative care to seniors — particularly those living with dementia.
Our approach ensures that both clients and caregivers experience meaningful, fulfilling interactions every day. We empower our team members to bring their full selves to their work — combining skill, compassion, and creativity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.
Why Work With Aruga
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Meaningful Impact: You’ll help seniors live with dignity, joy, and connection through compassionate care and creative engagement.
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Supportive Environment: We value collaboration, respect, and continuous learning — offering mentorship and opportunities to grow your skills in dementia care and creative engagement practices.
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Innovative Approach: Aruga integrates the arts, storytelling, and music into care, creating deeper connections and moments of joy for both clients and caregivers.
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Flexible Scheduling: We understand life’s demands and offer flexible schedules to help maintain work-life balance.
Position Summary:
We are seeking compassionate and reliable Personal Support Workers (PSWs) /Health Care Aides (HCAs) to join our growing team.
In this rewarding role, you will provide hands-on, person-centred care to seniors in their homes, helping them thrive with daily support and engaging activities. If you have a passion for nurturing others and a creative spirit, you'll find fulfillment in creating personalized moments of joy and connection.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, mobility support, and medication reminders.
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Prepare nutritious meals, perform light housekeeping, and ensure a safe, organized living environment.
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Provide companionship and emotional support, fostering social engagement through meaningful conversations and outings.
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Facilitate specialized dementia care, including gentle redirection, memory stimulation, and reducing agitation through calming techniques.
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Lead creative engagement activities tailored to individual interests, such as visual arts, music sessions, singing, dance, improv, or storytelling to promote cognitive health and emotional wellbeing.
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Collaborate with families and Care Coordinators to develop and adjust personalized care plans based on evolving needs.
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Document care provided, report any changes in client health or behaviour, and maintain confidentiality in line with privacy standards.
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Support respite care for family caregivers, offering reliable relief during scheduled shifts.
Summary of Qualifications:
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Valid Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate from an Alberta-approved program using the 2019 provincial curriculum, with successful completion of the provincial exam or equivalent training and experience.
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Active registration in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory.
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Valid Class 5 driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle and clean driver's abstract (vehicle insurance required).
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Current CPR/First Aid certification (Basic Life Support level preferred).
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Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, completed within the last 6 months.
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Proof of immunizations, including up-to-date TB testing and COVID-19 vaccination as per Alberta Health guidelines.
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Ability to lift up to 25 kg and assist with client transfers (physical demands assessment may be required).
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Strong command of English (verbal and written); additional languages (e.g., Tagalog, Punjabi) are assets for our diverse clientele.
What We Offer:
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Competitive hourly wage based on experience and certification.
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Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance, including evenings, weekends, and respite shifts.
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Ongoing professional development, including specialized training in dementia care and creative engagement.
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Supportive team environment with regular supervision, peer mentoring, and cultural celebrations.
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Employee perks such as paid mileage reimbursement and opportunities for career growth into other organization roles.
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The chance to make a profound impact—join a team that's redefining home care with heart and creativity!
Position Summary:
We are seeking compassionate and reliable Home Support Workers to join our growing team.
In this rewarding role, you will provide hands-on, person-centred care to seniors in their homes, helping them thrive with daily support and engaging activities. If you have a passion for nurturing others and a creative spirit, you'll find fulfillment in creating personalized moments of joy and connection.
Key Responsibilities:
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Administer bedside and provide personal care.
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Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming,
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mobility support, and medication reminders.
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Feed or assist in feeding.
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, and ensure a safe, organized living environment.
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Provide companionship and emotional support, fostering social engagement through meaningful conversations and outings.
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Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
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Facilitate specialized dementia care, including gentle redirection, memory stimulation,and reducing agitation through calming techniques. NOTE: Training will be provided.
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Lead creative engagement activities tailored to individual interests, such as visual arts, music sessions, singing, dance, improv, or storytelling to promote cognitive health and emotional wellbeing. NOTE: Training will be provided.
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Collaborate with families and Care Coordinators to develop and adjust personalized care plans based on evolving needs.
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Document care provided, report any changes in client health or behaviour, and maintain confidentiality in line with privacy standards.
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Support respite care for family caregivers, offering reliable relief during scheduled shifts.
Summary of Qualifications:
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Education: Some secondary education is required. No degree, certificate or diploma is required if applicant has at least 6 months of related healthcare, long-term care or home care work experience is required.
Related education can be:
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College or other courses in home support.
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Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field.
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Experience: Experience may not be required if applicant has related education or training. In the absence of related education or training, then at least 6 months of related healthcare, long-term care or homecare work experience is required.
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Valid Class 5 drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle and clean drivers abstract (vehicle insurance required). This is required.
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Current CPR/First Aid certification (Basic Life Support level preferred).
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Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, completed within the last 6 months.
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Proof of immunizations, including up-to-date TB testing and COVID-19 vaccination as
per Alberta Health guidelines. -
Ability to lift up to 25 kg and assist with client transfers (physical demands assessment may be required).
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Strong command of English (verbal and written).
What We Offer:
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Competitive hourly wage based on experience and certification.
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Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance, including evenings, weekends, and respite shifts.
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Ongoing professional development, including specialized training in dementia care and creative engagement.
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Supportive team environment with regular supervision, peer mentoring, and cultural celebrations.
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Employee perks such as paid mileage reimbursement and opportunities for career growth into other organization roles.
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The chance to make a profound impact—join a team that's redefining home care with heart and creativity!
Please review the full job descriptions and fill out the form to submit your application.
Haven’t seen the position you’re looking for but think you and Aruga are a perfect match?
Drop us an email at info@arugahomecare.ca