Job Overview
- Part-time position in a great Program providing care for a 37-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome, epilepsy, dysphagia, physical and developmental disabilities, requiring 24/7 care.
Location:
- Fraser St. & King Edward, Vancouver
Shifts to be filled:
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday (15:00 – 23:00)
Requirements:
- Experienced caregiver / support worker
- At least 1 year full time caregiving experience (including personal care)
- Lives within 30-40 minutes of work location
- Speak, understand, read and write English
Assets:
- Experience in health care or teaching
- Musical ability (guitar / piano)
- Swimming / basketball
The supported Individual (client):
- lives in his own suite in the family home
- is dependent in all areas of daily living and is non-speaking
- enjoys being physically active and out in the community almost every day
- enjoys visiting friends, going to music therapy, participating in community center activities, swimming, going for walks in the neighborhood, book reading,
playing on his swing.
Successful applicant will:
- Work supporting the client both on-site at home and in community,
- Support the client to be physically active and engaged during home and community activities
- Provide 1:1 personal care as required (ie: bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, eating)
- Receive and implement Program-specific training (ie: seizure management / use of client’s individualized communication system)
- Perform Medication Administration
Compensation:
Starting wage : $25.95 / hour
Wage range following successful 3 month probation is negotiable depending on education and experience
Interested parties please contact:
[email protected]
Pay: $25.95-$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
📌 Community Support Worker (Knight)
🏢 JnB Homecare Services
📍 Knight