We are recruiting for a Personal Support Worker to assist a female employer with all activities of daily living.
Location:
- Richmond (Near Steveston-Boardwalk)
Shifts & Hours of Work:
- Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 4pm
- Saturday: 9am to 4pm (backup with approximately 1 shift per month)
Compensation:
Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to)
- Assist with personal care including but not limited to peri care, changing of Incontinence Products, assistance during Shower Routine, dressing assistance, personal hygiene, brushing teeth, washing face
- Complex care: Ventilator care, Trachea care, Suctioning, PEG tube care/feeding
- Assisting with transfers using Hoyer lift & sling transfers
- Incidental Room Cleanup and Laundry Turn
Required Qualifications:
- Some caregiving experience is preferred and experience as a home support worker considered an asset; willing to train the right candidate
- Trach/Vent experience considered an asset - if no experience will need to be ok with attending PROP course
- PEG Tube Experience Preferred
- Physically fit to position client into sling and move portable Hoyer lift as there is carpet in room
- Patient and clear communicator
- Comfortable working in an environment with a cat (cat does sheds a lot)
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.
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 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)?
- Please provide the best email to contact you on.
- What is your status in Canada? (Work, Study Permit, PR, Citizen, maintained status)
- Do you have trach/Ventilator care experience? Are you willing to take PROP (Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program) training if needed?
- Do you have experience with PEG tube feeding?
- Are you comfortable working in an environment with a cat (the cat does shed A LOT)?
- Do you smoke or vape?
Work Location: In person
