Company description
We provide support to a 50 year-old woman who is confined to an electric wheelchair but despite these challenges is fun-loving, very adventurous and likes to get out and get the best out of life! Her household includes her housemate, two large, boisterous, & very loving dogs, and two lovely kitties.
Job description
To provide support in all aspects of daily life.
Duties:
- Assisting client with personal hygiene, toileting, bathing and getting dressed including safely operating a lift and doing transfers.
- Assisting client with housekeeping, including laundry, general cleaning, cleaning the cat's litter box and other tasks as requested by client.
- Providing companionship and emotional support.
- Preparing food and feeding client.
- Administering medication.
- Transporting client to appointments and other daily errands.
- Providing support with social and recreational activities.
- Providing pet care including taking the dog out for a few short daily walks.
Training for lift equipment and other adaptive devices will be provided as part of orientation.
Current openings
Every 2nd weekend with the possibility of an additional two or more evenings/week, hours as follows:
- Morning shifts are 3 hours starting at 10am
- Evening shifts are 6 hours (Saturdays) and 5 hours (Sundays) starting at 5pm
Qualifications:
- Caregiving experience
- Ability to provide homecare services
- Willingness and ability to perform heavy lifting/transfers with proper use of a lift
- Good communication and social skills
- Ability to prepare meals well
*Applicants who are afraid of animals or unable to communicate with ease in English will not be considered.
Requirements:
- Clean criminal records check no more than one year old
- Minimum of class 5 Driver's License and a clean driving record - non-negotiable!
- Two reference letters
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Experience:
- personal care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License (required)
Location:
- Lethbridge, AB (required)
Work Location: In person
