We’re looking for someone reliable, compassionate, and practical to step into this key role in our household. This is a part-time, live-out role supporting our family, primarily my husband who is disabled and uses a wheelchair.
Location: Gordon Head / Arbutus area (near UVic)
We’re offering:
* 20 hours/week — Monday to Friday, 1:00–5:00 PM
* $30/hour plus $40/week gas allowance
* On payroll with paid vacation and sick days
* This is a live-out position
Roughly 75% of the role is home help:
* Grocery shopping and errands
* Meal prep and cooking(basic skills required)
* Light housekeeping (we have regular cleaners coming once a week)
* Light laundry and general household organization
* Basic cat care (cleaning litter boxes - we have two lovely cats)
The rest involve personal assistance for my husband:
* Being present and available to help as needed
* Assistance with transfers, bathing, and toilet needs
* No direct medical care required, but familiarity with disability support or nursing is a plus
Who We’re Looking For:
* You have a valid driver’s license and your own vehicle (gas stipend provided)
* Experience with caregiving or a nursing background is an asset
* You have basic cooking skills and are comfortable preparing simple, healthy meals
* You’re comfortable around cats
* You’re reliable, calm, and good at managing day-to-day household tasks
* You are proactive and organized
* You bring a kind, capable energy and can adapt to the rhythms of our household
* Please note that my husband is immunocompromised
* Must be legally able to work in Canada
There’s a full-time caregiver on site from 8 AM to 4 PM, so you’ll have some overlap and won’t be working alone, this is a collaborative work environment.
You’ll be working alongside our wonderful full-time caregiver, with a few hours of overlap each day. We aim to create a supportive, respectful, and calm environment in our home and we’re looking for someone who brings a thoughtful, capable energy to our team.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a driver’s license and a vehicle?

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details