Make a difference in the life of a male in his late 50s living with ALS! We have an opening for a home support worker to supplement our existing care team.

We are a private family household consisting of husband, wife, and four friendly cats. We are hiring an additional part-time care & home support worker, as well as additional on-call staff, to work with us in our North Saanich home.

Duties will include:

- 1) All aspects of personal care and hygiene;
- 2) Various housekeeping responsibilities;
- 3) Personal assistance tasks, as needed.

Care responsibilities may include morning or evening routine, such as positioning, sling transfers, toileting, peri-care, catheter care, bed-bathing, hair washing, shaving, oral care, as well as ventilator mask and tubing maintenance, meal prep & feeding, etc.

You: Compassionate, reliable, detail-oriented, methodical, patient, enthusiastic, upbeat, and always willing to learn. Demonstrated care and sound judgment. Prior experience with patient care, or homecare is preferred, complex care experience, ideal.

An HCA or related designation is a definite asset. Familiarity with the secure usage of medical equipment such as transfer slings, track lift, shower commode, power wheelchairs, and CPAP/BiPAP devices would also be beneficial.



A current first aid certificate, and training in safe food handling (e.g FoodSafe) are pluses.

Must be all right with cats. Non-smoking household. Priority will be given to local candidates with access to their own vehicles.

Shifts available to start will primarily be:

- On-call
- Morning/day shift
- Evening/bedtime shift

These could include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift availability may increase into the Fall.

Wage, depending on qualifications and experience, is offered at $27-$30/Hr.

Please note that a criminal records check, vulnerable sector check, references, and proof of vaccination against COVID-19 are required for this role. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada; or have a valid Canadian work permit.

To apply for this position, kindly send your resume summarizing your relevant qualifications, experience, and goals.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Saanich, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle?

Work Location: In person

📌 Personal Care Aide / Home Support (Canada)
🏢 Dickson residence
📍 Canada