We are actively recruiting for 3-4 Personal Support Workers on behalf of a private female employer with Cerebral Palsy to assist with all activities of daily living.

The employer is a certified life coach and she is also a big advocate for the local disability community. She is very motivated and driven; An aspiring author/writer and enjoys listening to music, watching movies and painting.

The ideal candidates will have a sense of humor, be lighthearted and open to conversation; They will also have initiative and help lighten her day/mood.

Start date: To be discussed with the employer

Location:

- Victoria, BC

Shifts and Hours:

- Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:00AM to 2:00PM
- Thursday: 7:00AM to 9:30AM
- Monday to Friday: 7:00PM to 11:00PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00PM to 11:00PM

Compensation

- $26.00 per hour

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

- Personal care such as showering, dressing assistance and toileting
- Meal preparation and monitoring of eating due to risk of choking
- Light housekeeping such as vacuuming, laundry, bathroom cleaning, etc
- Medication administration in the morning and evening
- Support during appointments, errands and grocery shopping via bus
- Pivot transfers
- General companionship

Qualifications:





- 2 years of caregiving experience an asset
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Knowledge and/or experience with physical disabilities
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Physically fit to support with pivot transfers
- Comfortable working in an environment with a service dog
- Fully vaccinated (Minimum 2 doses)

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Yes or No: Are you comfortable assisting with personal care such as showering, dressing assistance, toileting and all personal care?
- How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine do you have? (Including outside of Canada)
- How many years of caregiving experience do you have?
- Are you comfortable working in an setting with a service dog? (Only interacts with the employer)
- Do you have a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate? or are you willing to obtain?
- Are you physically fit and able to assist with pivot transfers?
- Please explain your own knowledge/experience with physical disabilities.
- Will you be driving or taking transit?
- Are you available for any of the required shifts listed in the ad?
- Please provide the best email to contact you on.

Work Location: In person

📌 Caregiver (Personal Support Worker)ML (Victoria)
🏢 Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society
📍 Victoria