POSITION
• Family in N. W. Calgary (Hidden Valley area) with a charming 20-year-old son with Cerebral Palsy in a wheelchair seeks an Aide/Respite Worker to provide assistance.
• Looking for regular weekdays 7:30am to 3:00pm starting ASAP.
• Responsibilities will include home and community access supports, toileting, showering, dressing, meal preparation, G-tube feeding, medication administration via G-tube, assisted oral feeding and lots of playing and fun.
• Training and support will be provided.
• Starting ASAP
• Rate: $18 - $20 per hour based on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Community Rehabilitation program students, Disabilities Studies, Physical, Occupational or Speech therapy, Kinesiology, Education, Health Care Aide, Psychology, Medicine or Nursing students.
• Mature High School and College students will be considered.
• Experience with Special Needs individuals an asset
• Lifting & transferring 85lb. Necessary. Fully accessible home with track lift.
• Valid driver’s license and liability insurance preferred
• Willingness to work with family and other Aides as a team member
• References & police check.
• Must be a non-smoker and comfortable with cats.