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Senior caregiver required

Job Description

Very pleasant work environment in a beautiful home in North Vancouver.

About the person needing support:
81 year old senior. He is a kind and sociable gentleman who enjoys meeting new people and staying active in the community. He is blind and lives with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and early-stage dementia. While his mobility is limited and he primarily uses a wheelchair, he can still walk short distances very slowly and with assistance of a 2 wheel walker. He values companionship and conversations.
Job responsibilities:
-Assist with his morning routine and getting ready for the day -Prepare breakfast and light meals as needed -Provide support with daily activities while encouraging independence. -Assist with personal care -Light housekeeping and home organization -Accompany him to medical appointments and exercise program -Drive and accompany him on errands and other outings -Support him in continuing activities he enjoys -Provide companionship, conversation and encouragement throughout the day -Assist with safe mobility, wheelchair transfers when needed, fall prevention and practice his speech therapy
Qualifications:
-Experience supporting seniors or adults with mobility and dementia challenges -Calm, patient, compassionate and dependable -Excellent communication in English and interpersonal skills -Able to provide mobility assistance -Able to encourage independence while ensuring safety -Valid Class 5 BC Driver's license (Required) -Clean driving record (Required) -Criminal record check (Required) -First Aid/CPR or HCA certification is considered an asset
Job benefits:
-Competitive compensation (based on experience) -A respectful, appreciative and supportive family -Consistent schedule with evenings and weekends off, some flexibility required during the day due to medical appointments -Opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's quality of life -Long-term and stable position
About the employer:
Sheila, wife of the disabled man. Married for 57 years, extroverted personality and easy to work with. Clear with instructions and expectations.
Support Needed
 Full Time (30+ hours per week)
Part Time (under 30 hours per week)
Respite
Pay or Pay Range
$25
-35
 per hour
Support for Individual Age Group
Over 55
Location
Special Experience Preferred
Personal Care
Bathing, Feeding, Incontinence Care, Willing to Train
Mobility Support
Lift, Transfer Support, Willing to Train
Complex Health Needs
Medication Administration
Skills & Training
Criminal Record Check (CRC)
Driver’s License
First Aid
Language Spoken
English