Casual Caregiver (Personal Support Worker)- SUR02CK(b)

at  Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society

We are currently recruiting an Awake Night Personal Support Worker to assist our male employer with ALS, to provide personal care and assistance with all activities of daily living.
He is looking for caring and energetic individual with a passion to make a difference, where your presence and contribution are truly appreciated.

REQUIREMENTS:

• RCA or nursing background is a strong asset
• Completion of Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) an asset or willingness to take the course
• Experience with clients using assistive Communication Tech
• One year caregiving experience is required
• Experience with suctioning machine is required
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19 (including boosters) and have a current (in the last 12 months) Flu vaccination due to the client’s condition
  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, Casual
  Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

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)?
• Are you fully vaccinated against Covid 19 (including boosters) and current Flu vaccination?
• Have you completed the PROP (Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program) course or Are you willing to take it?
• Do you have any experience with Tracheostomy Care?
• Do you have any experience using a suctioning machine to assist with the removal of saliva or mucus? (this is required and a deal breaker)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Assist with personal hygiene, including toileting and showering
• Administering medication
• PEG tube feeding
• Assistance with tracheostomy care
• repositioning and transfers (there is a ceiling lift to assist)
• Monitoring during sleep