We are currently recruiting for a reliable Personal Support Worker to support a male employer with Parkinson's with all activities of daily living.
The employers has a keen sense of humour, a great smile and enjoys walks, music, film, football, history and socializing.
Location:
- Gabriola (Near Descanso Bay Regional Park)
Shifts & Hours of Work:
- Monday - Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
- Thursday 4:00pm-7:00pm
- Friday - Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm
Compensation:
Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to):
- Daily personal care such as showering, toileting, hygiene, shaving, grooming, dressing with support stockings
- Administering medications (pills), eyedrops and lidocaine patches when needed
- Cueing and direction with daily physical and speech exercises
- Taking and recording blood pressure while sitting and standing
- Guidance and assistance with transferring when needed
- Meal preparation, preparing snacks, salads, sandwiches
- Light housekeeping
Required Qualifications:
- Caregiving experience is preferred
- Experience with Parkinson's is required
- Driver’s License (Class 5) and a reliable vehicle for ease of transit - required
- Physically fit to assist employer
If you are interested in this position and meet all the required qualifications, please apply directly to this job posting.
If you can view this job posting, we are still accepting applications for this position. Please note that we do recruit on an ongoing basis for each of our clients.
Thank you for applying for our position but all shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please provide the best email to contact you at
- Yes or No- Are you comfortable assisting an individual with personal care (bathing, assisting someone to clean up after a bowel movement routine, grooming, feeding, light housekeeping, meal prep, etc)?
- What is your Visa Status?
- What are the shifts you can commit to?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
- Parkinsons: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (Class 5) and a reliable vehicle? (required)
Work Location: In person
