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ID: 100018393
Part-Time • Live-Out

In Home Caregiver Position - Dementia and Parkinsons patient

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Active: More than a month ago

This is a fully registered job and vacation/stat holidays are paid. Personal health care attendant on the Southside of Edmonton required. Location of work: Same as above Type of Employment: Part time. Weekday evenings starting at 5:00 or 5:30 pm and weekends required This is for a person who suffers from Dementia and Parkinson's and is bed-ridden. 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; Prefer an HCA but not a requirement Credentials: Health Care Aide Certificate, First Aide Certificate are assets but not required, previous work with Parkinsons and Dementia patients is an asset. 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.

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience

20 - 30 hours/week
Schedule
Desired start date immediately
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Overnight
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Caregiver is responsible forProfessional skills
Laundry
Meal Planning / Preparation
Errands
Clean Bathroom
Assist with Walking
Escort to Appointments
Willing to work with or have experience withWork with diagnoses
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Dementia
Bedridden
Additional requirements
Driver licenseValid driver's license
Have carRequired to use own car
Active: More than a month ago • Member since: February 2013
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