Casual/Back Up Parkinson's Patient Care Aide - NW01CK

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Parkinson's Patient Care Aide to assist a female employer in their daily activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Parkinson's patients and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you are passionate about providing quality care to Parkinson's patients and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Location:

New Westminster (Near Royal Columbian Hospital - Sapperton)
Shifts and Hours:

Casual/Back Up
2 to 3 hour shifts as needed
Evenings
Compensation:

$24 per hour
Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to):

Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
Assist with mobility and exercise routines, including going for walks and assisting with range of motion exercises
Help with laundry, folding clothes, and putting them away
Make beds and keep patient's living space tidy and organized
Prepare meals according to the patient's dietary needs and preferences
Clean up after meals and do dishes
Provide light massaging to ease Parkinson's stiffness
Throw away garbage and maintain cleanliness of patient's living space
Assist with incontinence issues as needed
Provide emotional support and companionship to the patient and their family
Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Certification as a nursing assistant or equivalent experience
Experience working with Parkinson's patients
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliable transportation
Ability to pass a background check
Live in the New Westminster (Sapperton) area is preferred
If you are interested in this position and meet all the required qualifications, please apply directly to this job posting.

If you can view this job posting, we are still accepting applications for this position. Please note that we do recruit on an ongoing basis.

Thank you for applying for our position but all shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Please provide the best email address to contact you at
Are you Fully Vaccinated?
How will you be commuting?
Do you have experience working with Parkinson's patients?
Yes or No - Are you comfortable assisting an individual with personal care (bathing, assisting someone to clean up after a bowel movement routine, grooming, feeding, light housekeeping, meal prep, etc)?
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Do you have certification as a nursing assistant?
Work Location: In person