Elderly Caregiver jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$21–C$35 an hour (about C$3,650–C$6,050 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of day shifts or live-in rotations. Employers ask for elderly care experience and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Calgary.
- Typical pay
- C$21–C$35
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,650–C$6,050
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Day shifts or live-in rotations
- Open now
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Open elderly caregiver positions in Calgary
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Register as a Elderly CaregiverAbout elderly caregiver jobs in Calgary
Working as a elderly caregiver in Calgary, AB means joining a private household. The elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship, and families across Calgary Metropolitan Region hire for this role all year round.
Calgary is known for energy, corporate head offices, logistics, and energy technology, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Suncor Energy, Cenovus, Enbridge, TC Energy, Shell Canada, and Alberta Health Services. Calgary has the highest number of corporate head offices per capita in Canada and among the highest average salaries.
Main duties
- Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Prompt medication and record changes
- Prepare meals and support hydration
- Assist with walking and transfers
- Provide company and accompany to appointments
Elderly Caregiver pay in Calgary
Household incomes in Calgary are shaped by an average local salary of around C$80,000, which is why elderly caregiver pay here sits above the Canada average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a elderly caregiver
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Calgary?
The local job market is growing at 3.9% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Calgary.
Calgary is often described as “Canada's Energy Headquarters City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Elderly care experience
- Moving-and-handling training
- First aid; dementia training is a plus
- Background check for work with vulnerable adults
Working in Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Calgary normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your elderly caregiver experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a elderly caregiver earn in Calgary, AB?
Elderly Caregiver jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$21–C$35 an hour (about C$3,650–C$6,050 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in elderly caregiver jobs in Calgary?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Calgary normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a elderly caregiver in Canada?
Employers ask for elderly care experience, moving-and-handling training and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
What does a elderly caregiver do day to day?
A elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship. Typical duties include help with bathing, dressing and grooming, prompt medication and record changes, prepare meals and support hydration.
How do I apply for elderly caregiver jobs in Calgary on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Calgary hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a elderly caregiver work?
A typical schedule is day shifts or live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.