Job Description

One full-time position for 30 hours a week from 5 PM to 11:30 PM, Wednesday to Sunday This is a live-in position. Public transportation available. Urban environment. Duties include: administering medications, assisting with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene, assisting with regular exercise like walking, laundering and mending clothing and linens, performing light housekeeping and cleaning duties, providing companionship and personal care, preparing and serving nutritious meals. Non-smoking and scent sensitive working environment.

Required languages: English

Education level: Other relevant trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience. Formal education or experience in palliative care is an asset.

Required skills: Experience of 2 to less than 3 years caring for people with Alzheimer's. Physical capabilities include bending , crouching, kneeling, a combination of sitting, walking and standing for extended periods and working under pressure.

Additional skills / Assets: Personal suitablility assets include punctuality, a client focus, patience and companionship, excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. Must be flexible and show initiative and good judgement. Must be organized and reliable. CPR, First Aid, Criminal and Vulnerable Sector checks, immunization records all required.

Closest intersection: Edmonton