We are seeking a couple of Personal Support Workers to assist a female employer who is a Stroke Survivor with all activities of daily living.
This employer enjoys flowers, watching comedy movies and TV. She also likes to bird watch and loves to laugh and be entertained. She also likes to go for walks in wheelchair, loves to say hi and smile at children playing and meeting and saying hi to the dogs while she is on her walks.
The ideal candidate would be someone who is bubbly, upbeat and very patient; that can bring a positive energy, make this employer feel comfortable, as well as be a companion; someone that likes to be playful, silly, tells jokes and keeps things light.
Location:
- North Vancouver (near Phibbs Exchange)
Shifts and Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9:30am to 11:30am with request to stay 1 hour longer at times
- Days of the week can be flexible for the right candidate
Compensation
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Assisting with bed baths, peri-care, incontinence care, bowel routine in bed, and personal hygiene.
- Supporting with medication administration (all medication in blister packs).
- Meal preparation such as cheese & crackers, soups, wraps, re-heat homemade meals, grilled cheese, etc.
- Light housekeeping including but not limited to unload and load dishwasher, recycling, garbage, and mopping
Required Qualifications:
- Non Smoker.
- Ability to identify when to redirect employer when emotional
- Experience with transfers, slider sheets and turning or re-positioning
- Proof of Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis vaccinations.
- Physically fit and able to complete the tasks
- comfortable working in an environment with a small dog
- Able to learn the employers communication style.
- Someone who is patient and takes time to explain what is happening at all times and is is a good listener
Preferred Qualifications that would make you stand out:
- Minimum 1 year caregiving experience required
- Class 5 Driver's License preferred
- Living in North Vancouver is preferred
- Experience working with stroke survivors considered an asset
- Experience working with someone who is bedridden considered an asset
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: $30.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please provide the best email to contact you on.
- Are you located in North Vancouver?
- Do you have proof of Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis vaccinations?
- Do you have experience working with individuals who are bed bound?
- Are you able to remain patient and take the time to explain everything that's happening, and also to be a good listener?
- 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)?
- Do you have experience with transfers, sliders sheets and re-positioning?
- Are you comfortable working in an environment with a small dog?
- Please specify your current status in Canada (Citizen, Permanent resident, worker or study permit holder)?
- Do you smoke or vape?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (required)
- working with Stroke Survivors: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Driver's License (preferred) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
