Caregiver / Personal Support Worker (Nursing

**Are you a caring and energetic individual with a passion to make a difference?**

**Are you looking for an amazing + flexible job plus a great work environment?**

**Looking for a job where your presence and contribution are truly appreciated?**

**Why join us?**
- One work location and flexible scheduling (24 hours)
- One-on-one support
- Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure your success in the role
- High-end medical equipment onsite to ensure safety and ease of operation
- Convenient location near a SkyTrain station for easy commute

**Summary of job duties**:
You will work at the private home of the client, providing comfort and support, executing the care plan and assisting with daily living needs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Must be willing to take the initiative and do what it takes to ensure the client is living the best quality of life possible;
- Follow the care plan, observe and report any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client’s behavior to the appropriate member of the care team;
- Operate mobility equipment (patient lift, wheelchair, hospital bed, etc) to assist with ambulation, positioning and transferring;
- Maintain and operate respiratory equipment and process with the focus on details and client needs;
- Help client with daily routine, including exercises, toileting, grooming, getting dressed and other activities as required;
- Administer PEG tube feeding and follow schedule for meals and medication;
- Prepare nutritious meals and carry out light household duties with high quality and pride;
- Able to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively;
- Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by relevant laws and regulations;
- High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations with a cool head;
- Other personal support duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Must be reliable, punctual, kind, caring, and truly enthusiastic about their job;
- Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy;
- Immunizations (including COVID vaccines) and current TB test completed within 1 year;
- Current Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) completed within 1 year;
- Are legally able to work in Canada.

**Qualifications**:

- At least 1 year’s experience in any of the following areas: personal support care, home support, rehabilitation, respite care, rehabilitation or nursing care.
- Special consideration will be made for applicants with experience working as a Community Support Worker, Personal Support Worker (PSW), Health Care Assistant, Companion Worker, Care Aide, Housekeeping, License Practical Nurse, and Home Support Worker.
- BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (preferred).
- Ability to speak English well.
- Basic computer skills.

**How to apply**:
Resume
Cover letter
Your available hours & days of the week
Must provide 2 professional references when requested

**Job Types: Full-time, Part-time**

**Salary: $20.00 to $30.00 /hour**

**Team Y Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15-40 per week

**Salary**: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Our workplace has implemented protocols for safe operation, including sanitation and preventative measures to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 viruses. PPEs and safety guidelines are provided to each employee.

Application question(s):

- How many years of operating mobility equipment (patient lift+ wheelchair) experience do you have?
- How many years of experience of operating respiratory equipment and/or process?

**Experience**:

- Personal Support Workers: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- criminal reference check within 1 year (required)
- immunization records including COVID vaccines (required)

Work Location: In person