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Caregiver - Comox Valley

Home Instead - 7 Jobs
Courtenay, BC
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Full-time
Experienced

Job DescriptionNow Hiring: Caregivers

Location: In-Person, Local Community
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Compensation: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Shifts Available: Daytime, Evening, Overnight, and Weekends

Join a Team That Leads with Heart

Home Instead is currently seeking Caregivers who are passionate about supporting older adults in maintaining their dignity, independence, and quality of life at home. Whether you're beginning a new chapter in caregiving or building on years of experience, you'll find purpose and growth with us.

A Career with Purpose

At Home Instead, caregiving isn't just what you do — it's who you are. You bring compassion, patience, and presence to someone's most vulnerable moments.

You'll be part of a professional, heart-led team that supports you through expert training, nurse-led clinical guidance, and a workplace culture that sees your value — not just your tasks. We don't just care for clients. We care for you.

Whether you're assisting with morning routines, chronic condition management, or simply sharing stories over tea, your presence can change lives. That is the kind of care we believe in.

Key Responsibilities

Care responsibilities will vary based on client needs and your experience. These may include:

Connection and Companionship

  • Providing conversation and social interaction

  • Reducing isolation and promoting emotional well-being

Daily Living Support

  • Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation

  • Providing medication reminders and routine assistance

  • Escorting clients to errands or medical appointments

Memory Care and Cognitive Support

  • Supporting clients with dementia and memory loss

  • Encouraging familiarity, consistency, and emotional comfort

Personal Care with Dignity

  • Assisting with hygiene, grooming, toileting, and dressing

  • Always delivered with professionalism and respect

Complex and Specialized Care

  • Assisting with mobility and safe transfers

  • Supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, chronic illness, or palliative needs

  • Following individualized care plans with direction from our clinical team

Fostering a Safe and Uplifting Environment

  • Being a consistent, calming presence

  • Promoting client safety, independence, and reassurance

Qualifications
  • Must remain attentive and engaged throughout assigned shifts

  • Fluent in spoken and written English

  • Clear criminal background check

  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License with access to a reliable, insured vehicle

  • Valid OFA First Aid Level 1, Food Safe Level 1, and WHMIS certification an asset

You're Never Alone

At Home Instead, no matter how complex the care, you're never alone — with ongoing training, nurse-led clinical guidance, and a supportive team that values your skills, your heart, and your well-being
We are committed to supporting you through comprehensive training, on-call nurse support, and a team-based workplace that values your well-being as much as your work.

Schedule

We provide essential care 24/7, so you'll benefit from a flexible schedule with the option to work weekdays, weekends, days, or evenings—whatever suits your life best

Apply Now

Make a difference in someone's life. Visit our Careers Page to learn more and apply.

Home Instead is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

To us, it's personal.

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