Independent Living Helper – Various Shifts
Before applying for any position, please carefully review the Employment Information & Criteria, (as well as the “Recommended Reads”, in the upper-right widget box) in order to better understand the kind of person(s) that Gerianne (that’s me) is seeking to hire. – Thank you.
ALSO PLEASE NOTE: that I DO NOT EVER use terms such as: care, caregiver, etc., nor do I permit my attendants to do so.
I am looking to hire 2-3 extremely reliable people (hopefully long-term) to complete my current staffing needs. For details on employment criteria please see: Employment Information & Criteria.
Hourly Wages:
$17.50 per hour + 4% vacation pay added to each pay. For more details about pays please see: Employment Information & Criteria.
Skills Needed for my ILH Position:
- MUST BE EXTREMELY RELIABLE AND PUNCTUAL.
- Able to do pivot transfers. (You’ll be shown how to on the job.)
- MUST BE comfortable in assisting the employer with personal hygiene and cleanliness in all washroom related needs, including wiping front and back. (If you’re not comfortable with this need, please DON’T apply for this job.)
- Be willing to assist employer with personal hygiene activities such as: showering, grooming, etc.
- Be willing to work split shifts.
- Be able to verbally understand and communicate well with the employer.
- Be skilled with using text, Facebook Messenger, and be easy to contact by these methods.
- Be open minded to doing unique tasks and situations.
- Be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Be willing and able to accept direction.
- Enjoy being active: walking, being out and about, meeting people, etc.
- Have a positive, well mannered, easy-going, non-institutional attitude.
- Dress presentable, (suitable for public) but casual.
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as take on a team-like attitude.
- Accompany employer to activities, meetings, church events/services/socials, shopping trips, run errands and any other outside activities as determined by the employer.
- Do house keeping, including laundry, cleaning, meal preparation, etc.
- Be willing to expect the unexpected.
- A basic knowledge of mechanical tools, sewing skills, and cooking skills are considered additional assets.
To initiate the application process:
Please email: jobs@GeianneBHull.com with ILH position in the subject line. Please say why you are interested in this position and why you feel you would be a good fit to work with me. If you can describe concrete examples of your reliability and other skills listed above, please do so.