We are currently recruiting for Personal Support Workers to assist our female client with Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) in all activities of daily living.
Our client enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, K-dramas, K-pop, and sports, specifically F1 and hockey.
Start Date:
- July 1 (possibility of part-time hours for training before scheduled start date)
Location:
- Richmond (Near Imperial Landing Park)
Shifts & Hours of Work:
- 9 AM to 4 PM (4-5 days per week, to be discussed with the employer)
Compensation:
- Probationary Period Wage (3 months): $23 per hour
- After Probation: $24 per hour
- Dental/Medical Benefits included after probationary period
Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to):
- Assistance with all activities of daily living, including peri care, changing of diaper, bathing, dressing, use of a peg tube feed
- Assistance with oral care
- Assisting with ventilator care, trachea care, suctioning
- Assist with transfers through the use of Hoyer lift and sling transfers
Required Qualifications:
- Clear and patient communicator
- Previous caregiving experience an asset
- Previous experience in trachea care and ventilator course an asset
- May be asked with potentially attending a Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) course for complex care
- Physically fit to support clients with the use of slings and lifts
- Must be comfortable working in an environment with a cat
Individuals with disabilities can be more susceptible to severe symptoms of COVID-19. Candidates may be required to provide proof of vaccination.
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 Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
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.?
- Do you have experience assisting clients with ventilator and/or trachea care?
- Are you comfortable working in an environment with a pet cat?
Work Location: In person
