We are currently recruiting a casual/on call Personal Support Worker to assist a male employer, who is blind, in all activities of daily living.
This employer enjoys reading and writing, as well as power-lifting and anything to do with fitness. He makes frequent visits within his community, and enjoys connecting with nature and the outdoors.
Location:
- North Nanaimo (near Neck Point Park)
Shifts & Hours of Work:
- Casual Respite Shift and Back Up
- (8:30am to 4:30PM or 4:30pm-9:00PM Daily)
- In Home and In Community
- Casual worker to fill in for regularly scheduled employees and work additional shifts that arise
Compensation:
Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to):
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
- Guidance around home and in public
- Assistance with Meal Prep, Light housekeeping, Med Administration, Toilet Routine, Laundry,
Required Qualifications:
- Formal Education in healthcare (RCA, HCA, Nursing etc)
- First Aid/CPR and Food Safe are required
- Must have a Class 5 Drivers License and clean drivers abstract
- Basic iPhone and computer skills
- Knowledge of electronics used by the blind community is a strong asset
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.
Thank you for applying for our position but all shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $29.83 per hour
Application question(s):
- 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)?
- Do you have any formal Medical training (RCA, HCA, Nursing etc)?
- Do you have knowledge of the equipment used by blind individuals to assist in their everyday lives?
- What days are you available to work?
- Do you have a valid Class 5 Drivers License and vehicle? Are you willing provide a drivers abstract?
- Please provide best email address to contact you
Work Location: In person
