JOB DESCRIPTION - (LOOKING FOR CASUAL/RELIEF STAFF - NIGHT SHIFT AND WEEKENDS - HOURS BELOW)

I am a C5 quadriplegic of many years. I am seeking a personal care attendant for a Casual/Relief Position for Nights and weekends. The role is physical, administrative, domestic and organizational. A variety of travel may will be involved; domestically and otherwise. This is generally covered by my full time staff but would be open to casual staff as well.
I require a significant amount of assistance in showering, range of motion exercises, dressing, transferring in and out of bed or wheelchair, transportation, shopping, meal preparation and other aspects of daily life.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Personal Care

Transferring

• require the use of a manual pivot transfer whether into bed, commode, wheelchair or otherwise
• preferred technique will be taught
• my weight is approximately 130 pounds
• this transfer is a requirement and candidate must have ability to accomplish this

Range of Motion Exercises

• consists of leg manipulation, stretching predominately the Achilles’ heel
• approximately 40 minutes/day

Bowel and bladder care

• consists of a biweekly bowel routine
• handling of urinary bags and products

Transportation

• valid drivers license required
• will need to provide current drivers’ abstract upon request
• wheelchair accessible vehicle provided

Administrative

• banking
• shopping
• scheduling and attending appointments
• any and all other manner of tasks deemed appropriate to facilitate day-to-day living

Domestic

• laundry
• vacuuming
• sweeping/mopping floors
• other periodic tasks deemed appropriate

Travel

• both domestically and internationally - potentially for extended periods
• valid passport required
• expenses paid

Qualifications and Skills:

• Although not mandatory, experience and/or training in personal care may be beneficial.
• Ability to follow direction
• Work independently
• Reliable

Compensation and Hours

• Casual/relief staff needed
• night shift: 1030pm to 530am (roughly one a week, maybe more, days vary)
• weekends - 8am to 1130am Saturday and Sunday (not every weekend)
• options for 12hrs shifts on weekends as well - 1030pm to 1030am
• days needed vary - notice given in advance
• $23/hr
• Potential for extra hours as well

Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details