Elder Care Provider

ElderCare.com; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local family in need of assistance is seeking a compassionate part-time care worker in Saint John, New Brunswick. The position involves providing personal care for an elderly individual with early-onset dementia. Responsibilities include administering medication, assisting with bathing, and providing companionship. Candidates must have experience in elder care and be patient and respectful. The hourly rate is $20.00, and shifts are available in the evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and companionship.
• Ability to assist with bathing and mobilizing.
• Trained in administering medication and using a Hoyer lift.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for elderly individual.
• Administer medication as required.
• Assist with bathing and mobility.

Skills

Experience in elder care

Attentiveness

Patience

Respectfulness

Trained in Hoyer lift use

Job description

• UPDATED : Evening shifts from 5pm-8pm remain available during most weekdays, so please enquire if looking for part-time work

Are you a compassionate and reliable care provider in Saint John, New Brunswick? Our family is seeking a part-time care worker / companion to provide home care for our beloved Mom (Sandra; Alexandra, the name on the post, is me - her daughter posting the ad). Sadly, she has aggressive early‑onset dementia and now is requiring more care, outside of our abilities alone and we would like to do our best to keep her at home. This position involves providing personal care, administering medication, assisting with bathing, mobilizing, and providing companionship. The ideal candidate should have experience in elder care / care of those with physical and mental limitations and must be attentive, patient, and respectful. They should also be trained in use of a Hoyer lift and bed‑to‑chair transfers. All equipment will be rented and provided.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00, and we are looking for a few people to help fill care gaps.

Coverage times

Daily from 9:00am-5:00pm (COVERED) and 5:00pm-8:00pm (OPEN).

Please let us know which evenings you would be available to work.

We are looking for someone who can provide companionship and assistance while respecting the dignity and independence of our family member. If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, we would love to hear from you.

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