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We are looking for a kind, capable and dependable female caregiver to provide private in-home support for Sandra, a woman living with MS in Crescent Heights. This is a long-term family position with an immediate start. The core caregiving need is approximately 20-30 hours per week, mainly mornings and evenings. For the right person, we are willing to guarantee additional hours or offer a full-time arrangement so that the caregiver can prioritize this role. WHO YOU WILL BE HELPING ● Sandra, a 64 year-old woman with MS ● She is very social and loves to host people in her home. She has two children and four grandchildren who will be around lots, as well as many friends ● She is funny, witty and clever ● She has a dedicated and loving husband. Ed, who was her primary caregiver, but Ed was recently in a motor vehicle accident and is unable to provide physical assistance WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES ● Morning assistance with getting out of bed, dressing, toileting, showering and getting ready for the day ● Evening assistance with toileting, personal care and getting into bed ● Safe mobility and transfer assistance; Sandra weighs ~120 lbs ● Simple meal preparation, cooking, laundry, cleaning, and general housekeeping ● Driving Sandra to various appointments, errands, church, events, etc ● Assisting in hosting family and friends for meals and overnight stays ● Occasionally babysitting grandchildren SCHEDULE Typically about one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening, plus additional daytime hours on some days. Because the role will involve multiple visits in a day, living near Crescent Heights would be beneficial, and a candidate having reliable transportation is a must. The vacation allowance will be very generous as Sandra travels frequently — approximately 12 weeks per year — and care would generally not be required while they are away. There may be opportunities to accompany her on vacations from time to time. IDEAL CANDIDATE ● Warm, trustworthy, patient and comfortable providing intimate personal care ● Reliable and flexible – the schedule will likely be a bit different each week based on Sandra’s schedule and we need someone who can adapt to these changes ● Physically capable of safely assisting with transfers in and out of bed and with toileting; client weighs ~120 lbs ● Valid Driver’s License and comfortable driving a van (Sandra has a wheelchair accessible mid-sized van) ● Experienced Health Care Aide, Personal Support Worker, Private Caregiver, or Nurse ● Able to provide strong references ● Female caregiver required due to the personal care provided COMPENSATION Up to $30/hour, depending on experience. We are open to structuring the position creatively for an exceptional person, including guaranteed weekly hours or a full-time arrangement even though the hands-on caregiving requirement may be lower. TO APPLY: Please send your resume to Sandra’s son, Jeremy, at ...@gmail.com Include a short introduction letting us know a bit about yourself, and your prior caregiving experience. And also give us a sense of your general availability, and where in Calgary you live. Please visit https://eldercare.com/jobs/seeking-compassionate-elder-care-provider-in-calgary-alberta-30hour-job-ab-6 to view full details and to apply. Lots of jobs to choose from!