Home Support Worker - Relief - LIFT - Community Services

Home Support Worker – Relief

Patriot Care
Health
April 28, 2025
May 12, 2025
Powell River/qathet Regional District
Varies
$35.00 per hour
As soon as possible
Casual

List of Requirements

  • Position is for casual relief home support worker for an adult female in a wheelchair who prefers female support workers.
  • Experience in personal care for individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.
  • All employees must pass a Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector.
  • All employees must sign a confidentiality agreement.
  • All employees are required to wear a face mask at all times.
  • All employees must have a valid driver’s license and be able to independently transport to client’s home.
  • Physical strength and height are important considerations.
  • Experience with overhead lifts is an asset.

List of Duties

  • Work in a quiet home environment on a casual/relief basis with a client who is verbal and engaging.
  • Worker will be asked to cover morning and/or evening shifts when other staff are sick or unavailable.
  • The morning shifts are two hours from 9AM-11AM M-F and one hour on weekends 10AM Saturday and Sunday.
  • Morning shifts involve dressing the client, personal toileting care, positioning in wheelchair, and preparing breakfast.
  • ALL SHIFTS ARE CASUAL RELIEF WORK, EXCEPT THE SAT 10AM SHIFT (this can be a permanent shift if you are interested).
  • The evening shifts are as follows: Sun-Th: 9pm to 11pm (subject to slight variation), F-Sat and holidays: 9:30pm to 11:30pm (subject to slight variation)

Additional Details

  • Lots of opportunity to grow with the organization if you are interested in more permanent shifts in the future.
  • Paid, on-the-job training will be provided.
  • Please submit a resume with cover letter to the email address listed.
  • Due to the intimate nature of this position, the hiring process is thorough: 1. Webcam / phone interview, 2. In-person interview, 3. In-person observation, 4. Criminal Record Check, 5. Job Offer

How to Apply

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