We are looking for someone who is patient, understanding, reliable and kind caregiver to help our 83 year old Italian mother who suffers from advanced Parkinson’s and is diabetic. She does not drink any liquids or food through mouth. She is presently being feed through feeding tube (peg) for 12 hours each day. Her mind works very well but she is not able to speak as her muscles in her throat are affected by the Parkinson's disease Looking for two caregiver positions in the Ahuntsic area situated between Sauvé and Cremazie metro. 2 Positions Presently Available Position 1 – Permanent position – Start Date: March 9 or March 16 (tbd) Flexibility required (5 to 7 hours) Saturday and Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm t Position 2 - Permanent position – Start Date: March 7 or March 14 (tbd) Flexibility required (5 to 6 hours) Monday to Friday 17:00 to 22:00 Responsibilities: - Help getting her out of bed in the morning. - Helping her with hygiene in the morning, and getting her dressed. - Assist with walking and mobility which involves going from bedroom to kitchen a few times a day. - Comfortable administering medication with 60 ml syringe at 9:15 am, 11:00 am, and 15:00 pm - Toileting Assistance / incontinence (diapers) - Tube feeding – knowledge in using feeding pump (kangaroo model) - Small household chores such as doing her laundry, making bed, etc. - Supervision: she spends majority of the day sitting in kitchen watching TV or sitting in living room looking outside the front of home. Languages: English and French (spoken) mandatory Ability to communicate verbally in Italian or Spanish (asset) Experience: Preferable to have at least 1 year experience in a similar position with references Preferable to have some experience with using feeding tube, using BD 60ml syringes (Catheter Tip) and Kangaroo feeding pump. All candidates who will be considered will go through a short phone interview, and in person interview. Thank you to all who have applied.