Seeking Professional Home Care Attendants for Night shifts/weekends
****This is not a cash job. All interested applicants should have a valid social insurance number (SIN)****
Location: Aurora, St. John’s Sideroad and Bayview Avenue
Salary: $18-19/hour, Full time
***We are looking for a casual part time worker that is able to work night shifts on the weekend, and possibly some days. Shift frequency may vary depending on staffing, but you will likely be guaranteed 1 shift (7.5 hours) per week at least. Client will be sleeping, and Attendant will be required to observe her overnight in the event that she wakes in respiratory distress.***

Applicant will be dealing directly with a single female client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). I have limited mobility, and require assistance with ALL activities of daily living. I require the constant presence of a caregiver that can attend to my needs, which can be specific and unpredictable.

What you’ll be doing
-Applicant will assist with activities of daily living, including tracheostomy care and ventilation (training will be provided)
-Possible tasks include suctioning, tracheostomy maintenance, feeding (through peg tube), toileting, dressing, hygiene, repositioning, operating a Hoyer lift alone, range of motion, and a few household duties (maintaining cleanliness of her area, etc.).
- Successful applicants will be trained on specific care needs; and will be provided with written instruction where appropriate.

What you’ll bring
-Applicant must be confident, quick to respond in critical situations, and willing to take instruction and receive training on specific requirements
-I value an applicant that is patient, eager to learn, listens intently, and takes note of specific preferences when care is administered
-Applicant must bring some experience in the medical field/caretaking (such as nursing or PSW), students are welcome to apply
-CPR certification is preferred.

What you’ll get
-Applicants will have the opportunity to connect with a single client, and familiarize themselves with her needs. You will also be working in a relaxed home environment that allows for flexibility, downtime, and a depth of education in several different aspects of care not necessarily available in other settings.
-Successful applicants will have access to kitchen appliances and smoking is allowed outside the home on breaks
-7.5 hours per shift plus 30 minute lunch for night shifts
-Home is pet friendly (two cats)

Please submit a resume and include a phone number to this email:
alsjackson@outlook.com
Work references required upon request.