We are actively recruiting for 3-4 Personal Support Workers on behalf of a private female employer with Cerebral Palsy to assist with all activities of daily living.
The employer is a certified life coach and she is also a big advocate for the local disability community. She is very motivated and driven; An aspiring author/writer and enjoys listening to music, watching movies and painting.
The ideal candidates will have a sense of humor, be lighthearted and open to conversation; They will also have initiative and help lighten her day/mood.
Start date: To be discussed with the employer
Location:
Shifts and Hours:
- Monday and Thursday: 7:00am to 9:30am
- Monday to Friday: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00am to 11:00am
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am to 12:00pm AND 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Compensation
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Personal care such as showering, dressing assistance and toileting
- Meal preparation and monitoring of eating due to risk of choking
- Light housekeeping such as vacuuming, laundry, bathroom cleaning, etc
- Medication administration in the morning and evening
- Support during appointments, errands and grocery shopping via bus
- Pivot transfers
- General companionship
Qualifications:
- 2 years of caregiving experience an asset
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Knowledge and/or experience with physical disabilities
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Physically fit to support with pivot transfers
- Comfortable working in an environment with a service dog
- Fully vaccinated (Minimum 2 doses)
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Yes or No: Are you comfortable assisting with personal care such as showering, dressing assistance, toileting and all personal care?
- How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine do you have? (Including outside of Canada)
- How many years of caregiving experience do you have?
- Are you comfortable working in an environment with a service dog? (Only interacts with the employer)
- Do you have a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate? or are you willing to obtain?
- Are you physically fit and able to assist with pivot transfers?
- Please explain your own knowledge/experience with physical disabilities.
- Will you be driving or taking transit?
- Are you available for any of the required shifts listed in the ad?
- Please provide the best email to contact you on.
Work Location: In person
