Job Description

We are seeking a home share provider to support a young woman with special needs in her beautiful home in Powell River, BC.

This is a live-in (home-share) position.

The qualified applicant will provide in home support from Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm to following morning 9:00 am when the daytime support worker arrives and 24-hour support every other weekend (respite will be offered tbd)

-Compensation:

$3160.00 per month (tax free income)

-Employment type:

full-time

-Job title:

Live-in (Home - Share) Caregiver

Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1.

A desire to provide person-centered support!

2.

Personal care: bathing, and administrating medication when required.

3.

Meals: nutritious meal planning and meal preparation, grocery shopping as needed.

4.

Housekeeping: general house keeping and maintaining an organized home.

5.

Teamwork and leadership: effective communication with other support staff, family, and agency supervisors.

6.

Administration: maintain appropriate written records like communication sheets, medical records, expense records.

7.

Willingness to be responsible for individual in the event that a family member or support worker is not available.

Requirements:

A clean criminal record search clearing you to work with vulnerable individuals

Class 5 driving license

National Safety Code Abstract (ICBC driving record search)

First Aid Certificate/Training

English Language proficiency

Experience as a caregiver for special needs young adults is helpful but not essential

3 professional and personal character references

+ accommodation in a fully separate basement suite, with own kitchen and bathroom. (rent to be discussed with home owner prior to signing contract)

More to be discussed on the living arrangement during interview.

This position is open to anyone located within Canada that is willing to relocate to Powell River, British Columbia.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,160.00 per month

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 willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check? (Required) Do you have a valid Class 5 driver's license? (Required) Are you willing to submit an ICBC driving abstract? (Required) Do you have a valid First Aid Certificate? (Required) Do you have experience with young adults with special needs? please explain. Are you able to provide 3 professional and 3 personal character references? Do you have a personal vehicle? What is your knowledge on reverse home share?
Work Location: In person