Job Description

We are recruiting for 3 Personal Support Workers/Caregivers on behalf of a female private employer with dementia, a TBI, who is blind, and has arthritis to assist with all activities of daily living.

The employer enjoys shopping, swimming, time with family and is very social, easy-going, and full of energy!

Location:

Victoria (Westshore Town Centre)

Shifts and Hours:

Sunday 2:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesday 2:00pm to 5:00pm Thursday 2:00pm to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Compensation

$29.00 per hour probationary period and $30 per hour afterwards

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Assist with dressing, bathing, showering, and personal hygiene Assist with medication administration Daily outings in your vehicle to do shopping, errands, leisure, swimming, or lunch Meal preparation Laundry and light housekeeping

The employer is prone to verbal outbursts when she is confused or irritated; She is calmed quickly with reassurance and redirecting.

The employer is a smoker

Qualifications:

Experience with dementia and redirection

(preferred)

Experience with brain injury care

(preferred)

Must have a Class 5 Driver's License and personal vehicle

(with proper insurance)

Willing to take employer for outings in your personal vehicle Must be comfortable working in an environment with a pet cat Able to swim and support employer while she is swimming

(preferred)

Companionship experience

(preferred)

Willing to be trained Must be okay working in an environment where the employer is a smoker
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 Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Application question(s):

This position is located in Victoria, BC. NOT on the mainland. Please put "I understand" to this position being in Victoria, BC. 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)? Are you comfortable working in an environment with a pet cat? What driver's license do you hold? Can you swim? Are you capable of supporting the employer while they are swimming? Please provide us with an email that is best to contact you with. Do you have a personal vehicle with proper insurance? Are you willing to take the employer in your personal vehicle for outings? Please share in detail about your experience with patients with dementia care and redirection. What shifts stated in the ad are you interested and available for? Do you have experience with individuals with a brain injury? Are you comfortable working in an environment where your employer smokes? Are you able to reassure and redirect the employer during verbal outburst?
Work Location: In person