I am a 34 year old male, living with a physical disability called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. As a result I use a power wheelchair for mobility, and require physical assistance with all activities of daily living and personal care.
The job involves providing physical assistance and personal care required throughout the day 7 days a week. Due to the varying times assistance is required, a team of attendants will be employed, and each would cover specific predetermined shifts and/or provide a relief shift if necessary.
Available shifts:
Monday to Thursday - 5:30pm to 7:15pm, 9:00pm to 10:30pm
Friday - 10:00 to 11:30pm
Saturday - 8:30am to 10:00am, 1:30pm to 3:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:45pm, 10:00pm to 11:30pm
Sunday - 8:30am to 10:15am, 1:30pm to 3:00pm, 5:30pm to 7:15pm, 9:00p to 10:30pm
Depending on the shift, responsibilities may include:
• Getting me in or out of bed, personal care, bathing etc.
• Care of personal belongings, laundry, light housekeeping
• Meal preparation and assistance with feeding
• Assistance in the community
• Driving my accessible van (I may request a drivers abstract)
Job Requirements:
• No specific experience required
• Willing and able to learn my care and take direction
• Able to work as a team with myself, members of my family, and coworkers
• Willing to provide assistance with personal needs and household tasks
• Dependable, responsible, reliable, punctual, patient