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.