Personal care attendant on the Southside of Edmonton required.
Please note this is a declared position. This is a fully registered job and vacation/stat holidays are paid. Location of work: Same as above
Type of Employment: Two weekdays and weekend mornings or evenings required This is for a person who suffers from Dementia and Parkinsons.
Job Description:
- Provide personal care or provide instruction to do daily routine tasks
-Provide breakfast to the patient and be comfortable feeding the patient also for the rest of the meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Assist client with aspects of personal hygiene
- Launder clothing and household linens - Assist in regular exercise, e. g. walk or make the patient sit if he is able to - Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
- Administer medications/ vitamins - Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Work Setting: Employer's Home Requirements: -
Education: Completion of high school Experience: At least a year of full-time experience as a caregiver is required; Would like an HCA but not a requirement Credentials: Health Care Aide Certificate, First Aid Certificate are assets but not required, previous work with Parkinson's and Dementia patients is an asset.
Salary: $15. 00 to $16. 00 depending on prior experience Important Information: -The caregiver will be responsible for the care of an elderly person with a medical condition and would require a strong initiative and comfort giving medications and taking decisions in the absence of the householder.