Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Temporary Live-In Home Support Worker to support a male employer with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in all activities of daily living.

He loves sports such as hockey, baseball, football and basketball. He is an avid watcher of many different movies and likes to use his computer.

Start date: April 1, 2025 (with potential of starting sooner)

Location:

Pemberton (Near Pemberton Valley Lodge)

Shifts & Hours:

Position is for Maternity Leave Coverage and would last 12 months (possible extension) or until the regular caregiver returns Live-in 24-hour shifts - 2 days a week Wednesday and Thursday or Thursday and Friday 3 months of training

Compensation:

Training rate is $375 per 24 hour shift Rate will be reassessed after completion of training period and is dependent on skills and experience

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

Assistance with personal care including suctioning, ventilator care, tracheostomy care, catheter and bowel care, pressure sore/wound care, bathing, grooming, oral care Feeding and medication administration via feeding tube Assist client with transfers using ceiling lift system Assist client with other daily activities

Required Qualifications:

Must be comfortable working in an environment with cats

required

Fully vaccinated

preferred

Willingness to learn and ability to complete required training

required

Non-smoker

required

Caregiving experience an asset but not required as on the job training is provided. Good in communication skills and have a positive outlook

required

Valid Canadian Driver's license an

asset

Individuals with disabilities can be more susceptible to the severe symptoms of COVID-19. Candidates must be willing to comply with the Health Authority policies.

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.

Thank you for applying for our position but all shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $375.00 per day

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 cats? Do you smoke? Do you have the willingness to learn and be trained? Are you full vaccinated? Do you have experience assisting with catheter care and bowel routines? Do you have a valid class 5 drivers license and vehicle? Are you willing to take the PROP training course? Please provide the best email to contact you.
Experience:

Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person