We are currently recruiting a couple of Personal Support Workers for our female employer residing in Tappen, BC, who requires support with complex care and all activities of daily living.
She was a Master seamstress before her diagnosis and loves to watch Martha Stewart movies. She enjoys listening to music and having a positive environment around her. She is a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and considers each day a blessing.
**We are currently only accepting resumes from residents of the Interior region of British Columbia**
Shifts:
- 29 hours per week
- shifts are flexible for morning, afternoon and evening
- Earliest start time is 8am
Location:
- Tappen (Near White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall)
Rate:
- $25.00 per hour
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Personal care including but not limited to Bed baths, washing hair, peri care, oral hygiene (extensive & will be trained), dressing assistance
- Regular turning (every 2 hours) with slip sheet
- Medication Assistance
- Blending foods for meals and Tube Feeding
- Suctioning and Flushing
- Light housekeeping and laundry - about 2 full loads per week
- Repositioning 2-3 times a night
- Duties may increase when client is sick as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Caregiving experience is a strong asset
- Comfortable working with another caregiver as a team
- Class 5 Driver’s License and personal vehicle is required (transit is not an option)
- Comfortable with a large dog
- Strong communication skills
- Willing to learn
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.
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: $25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Yes or No- Are you comfortable assisting an individual with personal care (bathing, washroom care, feeding, light housekeeping, meal prep, etc)?
- Do you have a BC Drivers License Class 5 and personal vehicle?
- Are you comfortable working in an environment with a large dog?
- Please provide the email that is best to contact you on
- Do you live in BC's Interior Region? (this is where the position is located)
Work Location: In person