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THIS POSITION IS 15 MINUTES OUTSIDE MOOSE JAW
A very active senior lady with Vascular Dementia is in need of a caring companion/light house cleaner. We are seeking someone that is funny, loves to talk, has a great positive attitude, is caring, You do NOT need a care/aide certificate.
Duties would include but not limited to: Companionship/Conversation -Entertainment games, reading, puzzles-
Scrapbooking, crafts, personal correspondence--
Share meals light preparation
Light house keeping tasks: dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom, washing floor, dishes, laundry,etc.
Accompany (drive her) to visit her brother in Moose Jaw in the afternoons on occasion-
Arrange/accompany appointments
Monitor diet - Keep a daily journal
Do blood pressure and record 3 times per day
Make bed, wash linen, change linens
Help with bathing, changing clothes, wash hair
Make light meals
Assist with meals: watch and ensure safety (eat with client)
Must like cats, dogs, chickens, horses as you will
accompany client outside several times a day in all types of weather to feed barn cats and other assorted farm animals.
You will need a reliable vehicle to drive to her house. You must be dependable to always come to work. Must have a clear criminal record of vulnerable sector. Be bondable
and willing get your First Aide certificate.
MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH DEMENTIA PATIENTS.
Send your resume with your experience and PROFESSIONAL References
and your hours/days of availability.
Shifts would vary at times from 8 am to 9 pm
Monday to Sunday
Senior lady is friendly, funny, easy going, and a huge animal lover.
To start 1st week of October.
Starting wage is $13 with wage increases after 3 months.
Part time: about 15-20 hours per week
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Decision making
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Specific Skills
- Provide personal care
- Provide companionship
- Prepare, cook and serve meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning
- Mend clothing and linens
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Garden
- Care for pets
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Assist clients to walk
- Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Type of Clientele
- Elderly
- Persons with a disability
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)