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caregiver and help around the house

Calgary,
Posted 1 day ago
Description
Caregiver position.
Location: Beddington heights
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 8 pm to 11 pm.
Compensation: 22 dollars an hour. Paid for 3 hours per shift
(AHS rate)

Due to unforeseen conditions with a work visa and then a recent caregiver who did not understand the job , I am again seeking a compassionate, dependable, and respectful individual to assist with morning and evening personal care for a 38 year old male client in a family home setting. Strong English skills are preferred as myself and my wife are only fluent in English.
This position is part of an AHS Self-Managed Care program, and all training will be provided by the client (myself) and my wife.
The job does include help with household chores as I am limited to help with chores for my family.
Payday is usually once a month but can be twice a month if needed. You will receive a paystub with taxes deducted at the end of the month.
Position Overview:
The role involves assisting with a simple, consistent morning routine& schedule.

Our current morning hours are 8-11 am. Our current evening hours are 8-11 pm. We require morning help every second weekend. It adds up to 30-33 hours a week.


Most shifts are typically completed within 60 - 90 minutes once learned however, caregivers are paid for the full three hours and must remain available until 11:00 in case additional support is needed.

We are seeking a detail orientated, compassionate, respectful, dependable, and respectful individual to work in a family home setting.

Some physical strength is needed to help roll me to get dressed and we do have a mechanical lift for transfers.

Job Responsibilities:
-Assist with a set daily routine of morning personal care (dressing, mobility, basic hygiene, and getting in wheelchair}
-Assisting with showers twice during the week. Sometimes more is needed due to accidents but most showers are on scheduled days.
-Assisting with a set routine of evening basic hygiene care and transferring to bed from the wheelchair, filling drinking waters, charging phone and setting up my CPAP.
-Catheter care, Catheter bag emptying & cleaning and flushing the catheter daily. ( can be trained)
-Helping make my breakfast as needed ( not often needed)
-I often get small wounds and need help with bandages but they are very simple wound care and can be taught by me or my wife.
-house work such as the vacuuming the main floor where my wheels make a mess,light mopping with our swiffer mop,laundry, changing sheets, taking out garbage and recycling.
Cleaning my Cpap machine and commode are done once a week.

-Responsible for bowel/bathroom care is needed Applicant would need to be comfortable providing bowel care. Bowel care can be sporadic at times or not always on the same day.
Any bowel care or future ostomy care will be provided. All PPE is given and provided for bowel routines.
-Maintain a respectful and professional demeanor while providing care
-Communicate any concerns or changes to the family promptly

We are with self managed care program so we are able to hire an individual directly but we abide by AHS’s rules for pay rate. Hiring privately allows for me to pay fully with AHS funding instead of sourcing from an agency.

We are located in Beddington. We do have a cat incase of any allergy concerns. Serious inquires only and we are unable to pay cash. Please send resumes or inquires to swilsonbperry88@gmail.com
Thank you!

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