Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Personal Support Worker to assist our female employer with Dementia, in her daily personal care and activities of daily living.

Our client enjoys dancing and listening to music.

Location:

Vancouver, BC (walking distance from Broadway-City Hall station, near VGH)

Shifts and Hours:

Saturday + 1 additional day either every Wednesday or Friday 4-5 hour shifts, start time 10:00am - 11:00am

Compensation

$27.00 per hour

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Personal care such as bathing, dressing, bathroom care, and grooming Assistance with in bed transfers and use of mobility aids Light housekeeping such as laundry, ironing, organizing, ect Going on walks outside of the residence with the employer Cooking/Meal preparation

Qualifications:

Fully vaccinated with 4 doses of COVID-19

required

Flu shot

required

Non-smoking/vaping (Employer is sensitive to odor)

required

Two (2) years of previous caregiving experience and related educational experience

preferred

Willingness to be trained

required

Strong communication skills and punctuality

required

Experience with Dementia an

asset

Local references

required

Individuals with disabilities can be more susceptible to the severe symptoms of COVID-19. Candidates may be required to provide their 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: $27.00 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 experience working with clients with Dementia? Do you have any type of Caregiving Certificate? Do you smoke? How many Covid vaccines do you have? Do you have a yearly Flu shot? Please provide the best email to contact you on. What is your status in Canada? (Study Permit, Work Permit, PR or Citizen)
Experience:

Caregiving: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person