Jobs in Parksville, BC

LIVE-IN or Live-Out Caregiver/Nanny. NON-Smoker. She has moderate-severe Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia. Our PERFECT FIT would be a Live-OUT who can stay consecutive overnights as we enjoy respite. Also would love a day-time Backup, so interviewing multiple candidates.. ONLY mature, quiet, honest female nannies for my mom who has moderate dementia. My mom is quiet and just sits and watches tv, she toilets and transfers herself. She is quite content and independent aside from meals and supervision. It is a calm and quiet atmosphere. Positions available: Live-IN on Payroll $3,000/Month for 21 working days or less, and remaining calendar days off, they can fluctuate in the calendar month. To begin, the salary is more for an on-call while you live-in if we feel like leaving the home and doing our own thing, but the $3,000 gives you job security and availability to us. We are jut looking for more freedom to come and go while someone is here. (Apply to discuss) Applicant must be a QUIET, CALM EASY GOING person as we like our space a relaxing atmosphere and some boundaries established if sharing home. We've had care workers for a couple of years now and the stimulation can be exhausting in the home if too high energy (as friendly as we are). In order to fill the Live-In Role for WHEN my mom declines physically, caregiver must be qualified to care for people with dementia, redirect, bathing, toileting, understanding sundowning, agitation. My mom rarely ever presents these. Her routine is mirrored every day. Her demeanor is VERY quiet, no looping, rarely paces, just loves sitting on the couch and watching tv. She no longer initiates conversation. Currently it is a quiet, easy, boring job just being present in the home. My mom sleeps well through the night. In her current state, it really is only supervision, providing meals, cleaning during day and just being present or on call if we like to leave home (husband and I) RATE INCLUDES, housing with own room with bed, furniture, tv, meals flexible payroll or cash Live-Out: Contracted work $20/hour plus Overnight watch with daytime (24hr) $300/day For hourly and overnight, wage increases with workload and mom's progression and able to coax her to wash up, change clothes and showers. ***Hourly rate goes up as physical needs go up. Hours: (Live-Out) Hours are flexible and change every week. We like to be out on the water with our boat often for multiple nights in the warmer months and rainy months just out of the house being active or social events. Hours and days to work may be in chunks then consecutive days with several days off in between. Hours are active duty during day and inactive sleep watch with sleeping accommodations. Respite can land on ANY day of the week, but mostly pre-planned of course in days/weeks leading up. Responsibilities: Provide Mom with quiet companionship & supervision In home. Hygiene Cues Bed Time cues Meals Laundry Housekeeping Light gardening and plant care (bonus) Must be able to work with Alzheimer's (short-term memory loss) Provide meals cooking well balanced diet, so cooking is a must. Requirements: Preferred nanny/in-home "care"giving experience with strong references. Criminal Record Check Drivers Abstract (NOT required for Live-IN and do not drive) Vulnerability Check First-Aid Must be able to adapt how my mom is and our routine for her, she is not into "memory care" activities, puzzles, games, exercises, etc. She likes her space and just relaxes. We take her on outings when we are home. Our home is a relaxed atmosphere with a large backyard oasis with gardens and a patio. It's a great position to bring your hobbies and crafts or a book to read outside on the patio. My mom is very easy to care for and as she is mobile and independent physically and showers herself if you set the shower up. We live in a cozy home just a walk to the beach in French Creek and my mom no longer talks much, day dreams, sleeps lots, watches tv, her memory is no more then 10 minutes now. It is quite an easy job at this time. Please visit https://eldercare.com/jobs/companionship-respite-for-elderly-with-dementia-in-parksville-elder-care-job-bc to view full details and to apply. Lots of jobs to choose from!