Looking for an energetic and fun-loving casual caregiver to join our non-profit organization and provide support to a young woman in her home and during her day program activities.
You will be part of a team who is dedicated to ensure safety, well being and quality of the life of the client.
The caregiver will be working closely with the live-in home share provider, the family, and the agency.
The client uses a wheelchair and a walker, but with support, she is capable of transferring to and from the bed, moving from the wheelchair to her car or the toilet.
She is non verbal, but has good understanding skills. She communicates with some signs, body language, few words and communication device.
You will attend and support client in the following programs depending on your working schedule:
- Music class
- Swimming
- Yoga class
- Sign language class
- Horseback riding
- Community programs as arise
- Social outing with client's friends
Your duties will also include driving and attending with the client to the programs, some food preparation, personal care, and light housekeeping duties.
Job qualification includes:
- Criminal record certificate
- Class 5 driving license
- National Safety Code Abstract (ICBC driving record search)
- First Aid Certificate
- Language proficiency: English
- Experience as a caregiver for special need individuals
- Physically able to assist client to floor for exercises
Working schedule:
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (days to be determined; start/end times flexible)
Compensation: $25.00 per hour during 3 month probationary period and $26.75 per hour after the 3 months
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.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $25.00-$26.75 per hour
Application question(s):
- Yes or No: Are you comfortable assisting an individual with personal care tasks such as bathing, helping someone clean up after a bowel movement, grooming, feeding, light housekeeping, meal preparation, etc.?
- Are you physically fit ?
- Please provide best email address to contact you
Experience:
- community support worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
