$18 · Part time care aid for elderly woman with dementia living on beautiful farm

Job description Temporary, part time, in-home care aid for elderly woman with mild-moderate dementia. Job hours and wage This is a part time role that will cover a maternity leave from July 15 to November 15 (4 months). The hours of work are three days/week 8:30am - 5:30pm (27 hrs/week). After the mat leave there will be one day/week of employment available (with the possibility of more days). This a contract position paying $18 per hour. About the client The client is a quiet, gentle and extremely intelligent woman. She is brave and stoic in the face of her dementia but can get blue. She does not appreciate being talked down to or infantilized in any way. About the house The client currently lives on a 5-acre working farm with 3 dogs and 3 cats, lots of chickens, sheep, geese and a horse. The homeowner is one of the caregivers and has a 16 year old daughter living at home. Job responsibilities To understand the care and support needs of the client -- knowledge/willingness to learn about dementia encouraged To encourage independence and motivation To assist with getting up and moving in the morning To assist with getting in and out of shower safely To assist with continence management To assist with the provision of medication To prepare meals, being aware of the client's likes/dislikes and nutritional needs To provide light general household domestic duties, including light housework, laundry and cooking To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the client and household To maintain good communication and develop an effective working relationship with the client and other support staff To provide companionship to the client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests (a good sense of humour is a must!) To help the client maintain contact with family and friends To accompany the client on trips into the community and daily walks (weather permitting) To ensure that the client is as safe as possible within the living environment while also respecting her rights and freedom of choice Contact Please call Bridget at 604-603-1658 for more information or to arrange an interview.