We are seeking a compassionate, reliable caregiver to join our care team and provide one-on-one care for a senior woman in her home in Tappen, BC. She is non-verbal but fully aware and understands what is happening around her. The ideal candidate will carry out her daily care with diligence and attention (tube feedings, repositioning, and personal care) while also engaging her in meaningful companionship, including conversation, reading aloud, and watching television together.

We value both skilled care and genuine connection equally, and we are looking for someone who will provide both with dedication.

Please note: A large dog lives in the home. Applicants must be comfortable around dogs and dog hair and must not have dog allergies.

Shift & Hours:

- Casual/Back-Up/On Call
- 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Some flexibility with start and end times for the right candidate

We are building a team of backup caregivers to fill in when a team member is sick or unavailable, or when extra care is needed. shifts are offered as needed, and you can accept them based on your availability.

Location:

- Tappen (Near White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall)

Rate:

- $25 per hour

Care duties:

- Prepare and blend meals and give tube feedings (full training provided)
- Repositioning
- Stretching and mobility exercises
- Personal care: hygiene, oral care, incontinence care, dressing
- Notice and report any changes in her condition right away
- Light housekeeping
- Follow a daily care log

Companionship:

- Talk with her throughout the day and treat her with dignity
- Read aloud to her and watch TV with her




- Be patient and learn her cues

Required Qualifications:

- A patient, caring person who is reliable and enjoys being around others
- No experience necessary. Paid training provided
- Comfortable with hands-on personal care
- Flexible and willing to be called in for extra shifts
- Non-smoker/Non-vaper
- Comfortable with a large dog; no dog allergies
- Scent-free: no perfume, cologne, or scented products, please
- References and background check required
- Drivers License and vehicle as transit is not an option

If you are interested in this position and meet all the required qualifications, please apply directly to this job posting. If you can view this job posting, we are still accepting applications for this position. Please note that we do recruit on an ongoing basis for each of our clients.

Thank you for applying for our position but all shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- Yes or No- Are you comfortable assisting an individual with personal care (bathing, washroom care, feeding, light housekeeping, meal prep, etc)?
- Do you have a BC Drivers License Class 5 (4 or 7N) and personal vehicle?
- Are you comfortable working in an workplace with a large dog?
- Please provide the email that is best to contact you on
- Do you live in the Interior region of British Columbia? (this is where this position is located)
- Are you able to be scent free for the work place (no scent from deodorant, laundry soap, shampoo, perfume etc)?
- Do you smoke or vape?

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Caregiver (Personal Support Worker)MBB(b)
🏢 Individualized Funding Resource Centre Society
📍 Tappen