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Respite/Caregiver for an individual with complex needs

Are you looking for a new job which will make a difference in the life of a delightful 33-year-old female?

You will be in charge of helping this engaging young lady interact in meaningful ways with her community and others. You will assist her with her physical, dietary and augmentative communication needs while ensuring her life continues to be rich, enjoyable and filled with independence and choice. Her parent’s will be grateful for the respite you provide them so they can continue to support the individual from their homes.

If you are a reliable, flexible, and compassionate person who has had similar jobs and experiences supporting individuals with complex needs, we would love to connect with you. The young lady would love being supported by a person who has a sense of humour; an ability to keep calm and self-regulate in stressful situations; loves music and has an ability to laugh and have fun.

Job Type- Respite Worker -day and overnight respite care

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour (negotiable depending on experience and qualifications) for care during the day. Half (1/2) wage per hour for 10 hours of nighttime care. Paid bi-weekly

Care Requirements: Minimum one weekend a month up to and including 2 to 3 weeknights per week

Work Location: Your home preferred (but could also be at individual’s home).
Qualifications & Experience
REQUIREMENTS:

Community Support Worker Certificate / Long Term Care Aid Certificate or equivalent experience

Current Basic First Aid Certificate that includes C.P.R.

Experience in supporting an individual with behavioural challenges an asset

Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Justice (paid for by employer)

Current Driver’s Abstract from ICBC (no charge when requested by employee)

Signed medical form stating you are physically capable of performing the job (paid for by employer)

Current Covid vaccination, Flu Shot, Hepatitis B Vaccine, T.B. Test

Valid Driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Experience with providing personal care (gastrostomy tube feeding, medicines, bathing, dressing and toileting)

Knowledge and ability to do transfers in and out of a wheelchair using a lift system.

Knowledge of augmentative communication systems and “Minspeak” is an asset

The ability and the computer skills to complete required administration forms and a communication book

Skill in respectfully supporting people who communicate through physical and/or behavioral means

Commitment to upgrading skills and knowledge

Ability to work flexible hours that suit the individual and her family’s needs