72-hours Caregiver (Personal Support Worker) - VIC01MBB

Job Description: We are recruiting a Personal Support Worker for our female client with Parkinson's/Lewey Body who requires assistance with Activities of Daily Living. Our client's interests include Royal family history, outings in community (Starbucks, Purdy’s, clothes shopping) and watching TV shows (British, Comedy, Mystery and Jeopardy) Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Victoria (Near Tudor beach) Shifts & Hours of Work: - Friday to Sunday every other weekend - backup/on-call the other weekend if someone calls in sick - Staff stay for the 72hrs - bring their own linen for the suite - Shift start time: 8:00 a.m. Compensation: $350 per day Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to): - Assists with personal care services, such as showering (every second day (standby assist)), toileting, dressing, oral hygiene and grooming - Needs assistance dressing and undressing - pulling up pants, briefs, compression stockings and shoes - Assists with transfers, range of motion exercises and other stretching exercises - Assist with developing a nutritious meal plan, shop for groceries and prepare meals - Standby assist anytime client is up walking (bathroom, etc..) - Collaborates with client's other service providers to support client's independence and rehabilitation program - Support family by maintaining a calendar to track and coordinates client's appointments and activities - Performs safety maintenance activities by ensuring home is tidy and clear of obstructions, and other duties such as cleaning up after meals and assisting with laundry of bedding and clothing (to be done when needed) - Carries out the above duties at client’s home and in the community, as required and arranged with client and her family - Drives and accompanies to appointments, errands and activities (all outings are in wheelchair) - Log blood pressure readings in book (AM MID PM) - Medication administration throughout day (AM MID PM BED) - Nightly care commode assistance 3 times per night usually Required Qualifications: - Caregiving experience required - Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and a clean driving record is required - Covid and flu vaccinations must be up to date - Must be a non-smoker - Communicate competently in English, in oral and written form - Able to understand written and oral instructions. - Willing to undergo a criminal record check - Willing to be trained as required for the application of medication, performance of physiotherapy, stretching, etc. - Able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with client, her family, professional associates, friends, etc. - Willing to maintain confidentiality