Job Overview

Supporting a Woman Living with Early-Onset Parkinson’s

We are looking for two reliable, compassionate caregivers to provide part-time support for our mom, who is living with early-onset Parkinson’s disease.

The goal of this position is to provide Mom with support, companionship, and supervision throughout the day while helping her remain safe, comfortable, nourished, hydrated, and engaged in her own home.

We are also hoping to find a casual/on-call caregiver who can provide coverage when one of the regular caregivers is sick, away on vacation, or otherwise unavailable.

Position Details

 Location: Mom's home in St. Adolphe, Manitoba

 Days: Monday–Friday

 Hours: Approximately 20–25 hours per week

 Hours and schedule: To be discussed during the interview process

 Wage: $28.56/hour

 Work setting: Care will be provided in Mom's home

 Driver's licence: A valid driver's licence and reliable

Responsibilities

 Giving/reminding -Mom about medications at scheduled times, as appropriate

 Preparing and providing meals and snacks throughout the day

 Encouraging and monitoring fluid intake throughout the day

 Providing companionship and engaging Mom in conversation

 Socializing with her and helping her stay engaged throughout the day

 Light tidying and keeping her immediate living space comfortable

 Light meal preparation, including preparing supper when needed

 Assisting with appointments when needed

 Driving Mom to appointments when required

 Providing general supervision and awareness for her safety, particularly as Parkinson’s can sometimes affect her balance

 Helping maintain a calm, comfortable, and positive daily routine

 Communicating any concerns or notable changes to Mom’s husband (family care manager) , son and daughter.

Safety & Mobility

Mom is mobile and does not require assistance with bathing or toileting.

However, because Parkinson’s can sometimes affect her balance, having someone present during the day provides an important safety and support measure.





The caregiver should be attentive to her mobility and aware of situations where she may be at increased risk of losing her balance.

The role is not intended to provide heavy lifting or extensive personal care.

Meals & Family Support

Meals throughout the day will be for Mom and will include helping her have regular meals, snacks, andadequate fluids.

Supper preparation will be as needed to help support the family. Mom’s husband works long days, so having someone who can occasionally assist with supper preparation would be very helpful in supporting the family and making evenings more manageable.

Family Support & Communication

Mom’s husband is her primary family care manager and will be the main point of contact for the caregiver.

He works long days, which is why we are looking for additional support during the week.

The caregiver will work alongside Mom’s husband and family to help maintain her daily routine, safety, meals, hydration, medication schedule, and overall well-being.

The caregiver should communicate any concerns, changes in Mom’s condition or routine, or other important information to her husband/family care manager.

Appointments &Transportation;

 Help Mom get ready for or organized for an appointment

 Drive Mom to an appointment when needed

 Accompany or assist her as needed

Whenever possible, Mom’s daughter, son, or husband will attend appointments with her to provide additional support and help communicate with healthcare providers.

The caregiver may occasionally assist with transportation

Skills-The Right Person

 Compassionate, patient, and kind

 Reliable and dependable

 Comfortable working independently in a private home

 Friendly and personable

 Attentive and safety-conscious





 Comfortable following medication schedules and established routines

 Comfortable driving Mom when needed

 Respectful of Mom’s privacy, dignity, and independence

 Willing to become familiar with her routines, preferences, and needs

 Comfortable communicating with family members

What We Are Hoping to Find

We would love to find two regular caregivers who can become familiar, trusted faces in Mom’s life and provide consistent support throughout the week.

We are also looking for a casual/on-call caregiver who would be available to step in occasionally when a regular caregiver is sick, on vacation, has an appointment, or is otherwise unable to work.

Our hope is to build a small, dependable team that works together with Mom’s husband as the primary family care manager, so that Mom has consistent support and our family has peace of mind knowing she is safe and well cared for.

Interested in Joining Our Care Team?

If you are a compassionate, dependable person who enjoys helping others and feels this position could be a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

Please send us a brief introduction telling us a little about yourself, your relevant experience, and your

Monday–Friday availability. We would be happy to arrange an interview and discuss the position, schedule,

and Mom’s needs in more detail.

Please include

 Your caregiving or relevant experience

 Your availability Monday–Friday

 Any relevant training or certifications

 Confirmation that you have a valid driver's licence and reliable transportation

 References, if available

 A brief description of why you feel you would be a good fit for Mom and our family

We are looking forward to connecting with someone who can become a trusted and valued part of Mom’s care team.

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS OR INQUIRIES TO [email protected] Gauthier (daughter)

[email protected] Mathieu (husband)

Pay: $28.56 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Perks

- Casual dress

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Home Care for Early on Set Parkinson's
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