Job Description

Seeking part time personal support worker for a female employer for 8-10 hours per week during . She is mostly ambulatory and independent but struggles with balance and has intermittent neuromuscular issues so may require assistance with transfers to and from wheelchair or help with meds, food, etc during more severe flare ups.

Employer is also sensitive to scented personal care products such as laundry soap and fabric softeners, strongly scented lotions etc, so scent free is a must.

Employer is able to educate on how to be scent free. Duties include assistance with errands and appointments, and household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, organizing, and yard work, and occasional accompaniment for nature walks or trips to the lake.

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Location:

Victoria (Near Raynor Park)

Shifts & Hours of Work:

Tuesday and Thursday 8AM or 9AM to 1PM(flexible start time) On call for other days if available

Compensation:

$28 per hour

Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to):

Assists with hair washing Maybe some help with shopping and appointments Laundry and light housekeeping Meal preparation Able to drive client's vehicle

Required Qualifications:

Must be a non-smoking or vaping Candidate must be scent-free (no scented products such as laundry soap, fabric softeners, strongly scented lotions etc.) Fit and strong because assistance with transfers occasionally needed Driver License required (to use client's vehicle) Comfortable working in an environment with cats

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.

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00 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)? Are you comfortable working in an environment with pet cats? Do you smoke or vape? Are you scent-free (no scented products such as laundry soap, fabric softeners, strongly scented lotions etc. as the client is allergic)? Please provide best email address to contact you
Licence/Certification:

BC Class 5 Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person