Personal Care Worker ($25/hr; Scotsburn, NS)
Description
PERSONAL CARE SUPPORT/WORKER
Seeking personal care support — for help with cleaning, tidying, meal prep, service dog support, outings, trips to the pharmacy, etc. — for a paraplegic client (mid-thirties). The client lives with two family members (one of whom is immunocompromised).
REQUIREMENTS:
-Good communication skills
-Professional demeanour
-Good bedside manner/friendly
-Respectful of the client's (and the client's family's) request for privacy
-Inclusive and accepting of people from many backgrounds (including those from the disabled and LGBTQ+ communities)
-A willingness to learn and to be mindful of the client's needs
-Efficient worker
-Proof of COVID vaccination (against the most recent strain)
-Able to travel to Scotsburn for shift-work
-Recent Criminal Record Check
ASSETS:
-Experience working with disabled clients
-Experience working with service dogs (and dogs in general), and able to remain in control of the dog
-Has a license and vehicle/can drive
EDUCATION/BACKGROUND:
-A background in home support/healthcare/nursing would be ideal, but is not necessary for this job
PAYMENT:
-$25/hr (via interac e-transfer, cheque, or cash); payment issued every two weeks
-Part-time or full-time employment (4hrs to 8hrs shifts/day — depending on the client's needs)
TO APPLY:
-If you are interested, please respond to this ad/reach out to set up a Zoom interview.
-All applicants must be recently vaccinated against COVID (see above), due to the health concerns of the client and the concerns of his family.
-CV/Resumé
- Ad Type: Offering
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