Quad/ Caregiving (previously interested welcome to re-apply)
Description
My name is Jared. I'm 30, married, and quadriplegic and ventilator dependent. My wife and I are seeking someone who is reliable, respectful, and helpful. She is my full-time caregiver, however, she needs to work. So we require a caregiver some days, with shifts starting at 8:30am and lasting until 6-6:30pm or 10-10:30pm. (The number of shifts, duration of the shifts, and specific days of the shifts may be figured out as we talk.)
We are very reasonable and friendly people. Although you may need to be shown numerous times how to do something, or we may even need you to change the way you do something, we will never be harsh with you, and these changes will be coming from a place to help you help me. We will always treat you with respect. Below are some of the tasks you would likely be required to help me/us with. You will notice that some of the tasks are household chores (which I can't do, so that's where you come in), and some of the tasks are medical. There is no reason to worry. As long as you feel confident but are also welcome to suggestions to improve, you can do anything I need. You will also be given ample training in everything.
- preparing simple meals/snacks and feeding me
- gtube feedings and fluids
- giving medications
- light cleaning (sweeping)
- changing briefs (rarely)
- trach suctioning to help me breathe clearer
- dishes
- laundry
- stretches
While this job is quite casual and you may feel quite relaxed here, as you should, we also ask that you please come with the goal acting professionally and of helping us. With that, I'm not foolish enough to believe that you'll be helping me from the goodness of your heart. I realize that you need to get paid to live. So you will be paid bi-weekly, by cheque, $22/hr. Please do not ask me if I will pay cash. My government funding for caregivers will absolutely not allow that. I can pay only as I described.
While my wife and I are both quiet and reserved people, please don't hesitate to ask any questions, whether about us, or me, or my condition, etc. The more comfortable you are with me/us as people, the better you will be able to help.
If you are interested and feel like you would be the right fit, please either email (stirejt@gmail.com) or text me (343-261-8689). I will not answer a phone call. Please include your first and last name, some brief info about yourself, and a resume. Please be advised that I will require a police background check upon an interview. I will try to respond to your messages as quickly as I can, but please don't be discouraged if I don't respond quickly. I can only type so fast. Please also be aware that I may ask for proof of vaccination or reasons for not being vaccinated during the interview. I will not judge you for your choices. However, I am obviously immunocompromised and therefore I need to protect myself within my best reasoning and caution. Also, an interview would likely be taking place over Zoom or a similar video conferencing platform. I do not feel comfortable immediately providing my address, but for your traveling considerations, I will say that I am near North Front St.
Thank you for reading and I look forward to potentially meeting with you.
- Job type: Part-Time
- Company: Kijiji
jobs | healthcare
2023-06-26