We are looking for a kind, capable and dependable female caregiver to provide private in-home support for Sandra, a woman living with MS in Crescent Heights. This is a long-term family position with an immediate start.The core caregiving need is approximately 20-30 hours per week, mainly mornings and evenings. For the right person, we are willing to guarantee additional hours or offer a full-time arrangement so that the caregiver can prioritize this role.WHO YOU WILL BE HELPING● Sandra, a 64 year-old woman with MS● She is very social and loves to host people in her home. She has two children and four grandchildren who will be around lots, as well as many friends● She is funny, witty and clever● She has a dedicated and loving husband. Ed, who was her primary caregiver, but Ed was recently in a motor vehicle accident and is unable to provide physical assistanceWHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES● Morning assistance with getting out of bed, dressing, toileting, showering and getting ready for the day● Evening assistance with toileting, personal care and getting into bed● Safe mobility and transfer assistance; Sandra weighs ~120 lbs● Simple meal preparation, cooking, laundry, cleaning, and general housekeeping● Driving Sandra to various appointments, errands, church, events, etc● Assisting in hosting family and friends for meals and overnight stays● Occasionally babysitting grandchildrenSCHEDULETypically about one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening, plus additional daytime hours on some days. Because the role will involve multiple visits in a day, living near Crescent Heights would be beneficial,
and a candidate having reliable transportation is a must.The vacation allowance will be very generous as Sandra travels frequently — approximately 12 weeks per year — and care would generally not be required while they are away. There may be opportunities to accompany her on vacations from time to time.IDEAL CANDIDATE● Warm, trustworthy, patient and comfortable providing intimate personal care● Reliable and flexible – the schedule will likely be a bit different each week based on Sandra's schedule and we need someone who can adapt to these changes● Physically capable of safely assisting with transfers in and out of bed and with toileting; client weighs ~120 lbs● Valid Driver's License and comfortable driving a van (Sandra has a wheelchair accessible mid-sized van)● Experienced Health Care Aide, Personal Support Worker, Private Caregiver, or Nurse● Able to provide robust references● Female caregiver required due to the personal care providedCOMPENSATIONUp to $30/hour, depending on experience. We are open to structuring the position creatively for an exceptional person, including guaranteed weekly hours or a full-time arrangement even though the hands-on caregiving requirement may be lower.TO APPLY: Please send your resume to Sandra's son, Jeremy, at
[email protected] Include a short introduction letting us know a bit about yourself, and your prior caregiving experience. And also give us a sense of your general availability, and where in Calgary you live.Please visit https://eldercare.Com/jobs/seeking-compassionate-elder-care-provider-in-calgary-alberta-30hour-job-ab-6 to view full details and to apply. Lots of jobs to choose from!
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