Home Support Worker – Part Time

LIFT - Community Services; Powell River; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

LIFT - Community Services in Powell River is seeking a private home support worker to assist a female adult quadriplegic in her home. This part-time role includes an 9pm–11pm evening bed/bath routine 5x/week and a Thursday 3pm–6pm grocery pickup with collaborative cooking to support the client’s creativity in the kitchen.

Weekend recreational support and light housekeeping are also part of the duties. Must be physically strong, fluent in English, have a valid driver’s license and reliable

Qualifications

• Must be physically strong and able to maneuver client safely.
• Strong command of English and ability to follow verbal directions.
• Willing to wear a mask on duty and keep short fingernails.
• Must hold valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
• Mandatory criminal record check (applicant pays).
• Seeking a conscientious, reliable worker committed to at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evening routine (undressing, toileting, bathing, hair wash).
• Support using a motorized wheelchair; require maximum assistance for ADLs.
• Transfers done with powered overhead lift and sling.
• Thursday grocery pickup and collaborative cooking with client’s involvement.
• Weekend hours for recreation and light housekeeping as needed.
• On-the-job training provided.

Skills

Physical strength

English proficiency

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Criminal record check

Commitment to long-term work

Prompt communication

Tools

Overhead lift

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $28.00 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Part Time

List of Requirements

Looking for a private home support worker (female) to assist a female adult quadriplegic in her home. Specifically looking for the following:

• a) Personal care support with evening bed/bath routine (9pm – 11pm shift) 5xs/week
• b) Grocery pickup and fun collaborative cooking (3pm-6pm shift) Thursdays
• c) Occasional weekend recreational and cleaning support as-needed (1-2 hrs) Sat or Sun afternoons

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be physically strong and able to maneuver client in the bed safely for personal care routine.
• Must have strong command of the English language and able to follow verbal direction well.
• Must be willing to wear a mask at all times on duty and maintain short fingernails for personal care tasks.
• Must hold valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to work.
• Mandatory criminal record check (applicant pays).
• Looking for a conscientious, reliable support worker who communicates promptly and follows through on commitments.
• This is an essential role supporting the client in her home, so seeking someone who is genuinely interested in steady, long-term work and can commit to at least one year.
• This job is not intended to be a short-term stop-gap or to do casually.
• This position offers serious applicants an opportunity to become part of an essential home support team and to work in a welcoming home environment with a very creative individual.

List of Duties

• Support client with evening routine: undressing, toileting, bathing, hair wash, etc.
• Client has a neuromuscular disorder and uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility. Unable to stand or lift arms.
• Movement is extremely minimal and therefore requires maximum assistance for activities of daily living.
• Transfers are completed using a powered overhead lift with sling.
• Thursday cooking tasks involves online grocery pickup and collaborative cooking in which you become the client’s “hands” to support her ability to be creative in the kitchen.
• Weekend hours would include supporting the client with recreational activities (e.g., home decor, crafts, organizing) and light housekeeping (e.g., vacuuming, dusting, laundry).
• FoodSafe certification a plus but not mandatory.
• Experience with overhead lift a plus but not mandatory.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Workers who are taller in stature tend to have an easier time manipulating client in bed but applicant fit/ability is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Due to the degree of trust required in the intimacy of personal care, the hiring process includes multiple interviews, reference checks, and Criminal Record Check.