JOB DESCRIPTION - (TEMPORARY NIGHT SHIFT AND WEEKENDS - HOURS BELOW)

I am a C5 quadriplegic of many years. I am seeking a personal care attendant for a temporary night shift position. The role is physical, administrative, domestic and organizational. The term is to cover another staff on leave - 6 days/week including weekends. Potentially 2 months - maybe less. Weekends involve 12hr shifts - 1030pm to 1030am. Further details will be discussed during interview. Position to begin Sept 20th.
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 is required

Range of Motion Exercises

• consists of leg manipulation, stretching predominately the Achilles’ heel
• approximately 35 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 (not necessary for temporary position - unless proper candidate found)
• 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

• Temporary staff needed
• night shift: 1030pm to 530am
• weekends - Friday and Saturday night 1030pm to 1030am
• $23/hr
• Potential for extra hours as well

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details