Health Care Aide – Overnight (Stroke & Brain Injury Experience Required)
Location: Spruce Grove, AB
Position Type: Permanent Overnight Position
Join a team where care truly feels like home.
Forever Home Senior Care is a family-owned and operated home care company dedicated to helping seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they know and love most—their own home.
We believe exceptional care goes beyond completing tasks. It's about building meaningful relationships, preserving dignity, promoting independence, and treating every client like family.
We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Health Care Aide to provide overnight one-on-one care for a valued client in Spruce Grove.
This is a unique opportunity to build a meaningful relationship while providing specialized care that truly makes a difference. You'll have the opportunity to support one client in the comfort of their own home, where your patience, compassion, and clinical experience will have a lasting impact on their quality of life.
This position follows a consistent, permanent overnight schedule averaging approximately 30 hours per week.
At Forever Home Senior Care, we believe exceptional caregivers should be recognized. While this position offers a competitive starting wage, we regularly review compensation based on demonstrated reliability, professionalism, quality of care, communication, and overall contribution to our team. We believe in rewarding those who consistently demonstrate the values and level of care our clients deserve.
Required Schedule
This position follows a permanent two-week rotating schedule:
Week One
· Wednesday: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
· Thursday: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
Week Two
· Tuesday: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
· Wednesday: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
· Thursday: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
Applicants must be available for all scheduled shifts.
About the Client
Our client is living with the effects of a stroke and requires a caregiver who understands the unique challenges that can accompany an acquired brain injury.
The successful candidate will have previous experience supporting individuals with:
· Stroke recovery
· Acquired brain injuries
· Aphasia and communication challenges
· Cognitive changes following a brain injury
· Gentle and effective redirection techniques
· Behavioural and emotional changes that may occur following a stroke
This role requires someone who is calm, patient, compassionate, and able to adapt their communication style to meet the client's individual needs.
The ideal caregiver understands that successful care often comes from changing your approach—not expecting the client to change theirs. They recognize that patience, reassurance, consistency, and understanding can make all the difference.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
· Providing overnight supervision, companionship, and reassurance.
· Assisting with personal care while promoting dignity, independence, and choice.
· Supporting safe mobility and transfers.
· Monitoring for changes in the client's condition and reporting concerns promptly.
· Using patience, reassurance, and effective redirection techniques when appropriate.
· Assisting with medications within the Health Care Aide scope of practice.
· Preparing light meals or snacks as required.
· Completing light housekeeping to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
· Completing accurate, detailed, and timely documentation.
· Working independently while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
· Health Care Aide Certificate.
· Current CLHA registration in good standing.
· Professional liability insurance.
· Current CPR & First Aid Certification.
· Current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.
· Valid Alberta driver's licence.
· Reliable vehicle to travel to the client's home in Spruce Grove.
Experience & Skills
The successful applicant will have:
· Minimum 3 years of Health Care Aide experience.
· Demonstrated experience supporting individuals following a stroke or acquired brain injury.
· Experience working with individuals experiencing aphasia or communication challenges.
· Strong understanding of person-centred care.
· Experience using respectful and effective redirection techniques.
· Excellent observation and critical thinking skills.
· The ability to remain calm and patient during challenging situations.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· The ability to work independently with confidence and sound judgment.
What Will Make You Stand Out
We're especially interested in caregivers who have:
· Experience supporting clients with aphasia or other communication impairments.
· Strong de-escalation and redirection skills.
· A proven track record of reliability and excellent attendance.
· Confidence working independently on overnight shifts.
· A calm, patient, and compassionate approach to care.
· Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
· A genuine passion for building meaningful relationships with clients.
Our Values
At Forever Home Senior Care, we believe care is about more than completing tasks—it's about building trust, preserving dignity, and helping people continue living safely and comfortably in the place they call home.
We look for caregivers who lead with compassion, communicate with honesty, take pride in their work, and genuinely treat every client as they would a member of their own family.
Why Join Forever Home Senior Care?
At Forever Home Senior Care, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional caregivers. As a family-owned and operated company, we strive to create a supportive, respectful workplace where our team members feel valued, appreciated, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients every day.
When you join our team, you can expect:
· Meaningful one-on-one relationships with clients where you have the time to truly make a difference.
· A supportive leadership team that is approachable, responsive, and committed to helping you succeed.
· A positive, respectful workplace culture built on teamwork, compassion, integrity, and excellence.
· Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth.
· Health and dental benefits, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees.
· Recognition for your dedication through regular performance and wage reviews based on reliability, professionalism, quality of care, communication, and overall contribution to our team.
Benefits
Eligible employees have access to:
· Extended Health Care
· Dental Care
· Life Insurance
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Application Screening Questions
Please answer the following when applying:
1. Do you have a valid Alberta driver's licence and a reliable vehicle to travel to the client's home in Spruce Grove?
2. Are you currently registered with the CLHA and do you carry valid professional liability insurance?
3. Are you available to work the permanent rotating overnight schedule outlined in this posting?
4. Please describe your experience supporting individuals who have experienced a stroke or acquired brain injury.
5. What experience do you have working with individuals experiencing aphasia or communication difficulties?
6. Please describe a situation where you used redirection techniques with a client who was experiencing confusion, frustration, or difficulty communicating. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?
If you're passionate about providing compassionate, relationship-based care and want to be part of a team that truly values both its clients and caregivers, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in providing care that feels like home, at home.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Application question(s):
- I have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle and am willing to travel to clients homes? Must answer this question (Client is located in Spruce Grove)
- I'm currently registered with the CLHA and hold valid professional liability insurance? Registration required.
- I'm available to work Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7:30PM to 7:30AM one week and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7:30PM to 7:30AM the following week on a rotating basis? Yes or No? Must answer question.
- I have experience working with brain injuries (strokes) and redirection? Please provide the number of years, type of brain injuries you've worked with and how you approach redirection.
- Imagine you are working with a client who has aphasia. They are clearly frustrated because they are struggling to find the words to express their needs to you. Walk us through the specific steps you would take to de-escalate their frustration and help them communicate successfully.
Experience:
- Health Care Aide: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Health Care Aide Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
