Job Description

Company description

We provide support to a 50 year-old woman who is confined to an electric wheelchair but despite these challenges is fun-loving, very adventurous and likes to get out and get the best out of life! Her household includes her housemate, a large, boisterous, & very loving dog, and two lovely kitties.

Job description

To provide support in all aspects of daily life.

Duties:

Assisting client with personal hygiene, toileting, bathing and getting dressed including safely operating a lift and doing transfers. Assisting client with housekeeping, including laundry, general cleaning, cleaning the cat's litter box and other tasks as requested by client. Providing companionship and emotional support. Preparing food and feeding client. Administering medication. Transporting client to appointments and other daily errands. Providing support with social and recreational activities. Providing pet care including taking the dog out for short daily walks.
Training for lift equipment and other adaptive devices will be provided as part of orientation.

Current openings: 2-3 people to fill the following shifts

Permanent position for mornings: 3 hours starting at 10am (could possibly flex up to one hour earlier)

Relief for regular evening worker: 6 hours starting at 5pm or possibly 4pm if needed

Relief needed to fill in 30hrs+ per week during the upcoming vacation of the regular evening worker.*

Qualifications:

Caregiving experience Ability to provide homecare services Willingness and ability to perform heavy lifting/transfers with proper use of a lift Good communication and social skills Ability to prepare meals well

Applicants who are afraid of animals or unable to communicate with ease in English will not be considered.*

Requirements:

Clean criminal records check no more than one year old Minimum of class 5 Driver's License and a clean driving record - non-negotiable! Two reference letters
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 33 per week

Experience:

personal care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driver's License (required)
Location:

Lethbridge, AB (required)
Work Location: In person