| Date Posted: | Apr 11, 2024 | |
| Closing Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Location: | Medicine Hat & area | |
| Status: | Part-Time | |
| Number of Positions: | 3 |
Description
Join our family of four as a ‘Care Captain: Master of Medicine and Fun’! We're seeking compassionate individuals for part-time and casual positions to provide in-home care for our 19-year-old daughter who has Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome. She's a vibrant young woman with complex medical needs including a tracheostomy and nighttime ventilation.
Our daughter is adventurous and loves being part of the community. Despite mobility and communication challenges, she's clever, spunky, and determined. Her interests range from gaming and Pokémon Go to crafts and music. She communicates primarily through text messaging and sign language, drives her powerchair independently, and enjoys daily walks, weather permitting.
As a Care Captain, you'll ensure her safety, well-being, and medical needs are met while curating a fun and enriching life. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and attending activities and outings, administering medications and feeds via g-tube, and maintaining clear airways during nighttime ventilation.
Our home in Ranchlands, Medicine Hat, is also shared with our beloved dogs, a full-size Goldendoodle and a protective Havanese. Personal attributes we value include kindness, empathy, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and act swiftly in emergencies.
Part-time and casual shifts are available, with flexible scheduling for the right candidate. Occasional casual night shifts run from 9 pm to 7 am. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while being part of a caring family environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Qualifications
Medical education/experience - Nursing, LPN, Healthcare Aid or any Students currently studying in these programs.
Clean Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the past 6 months
First Aid, CPR
Up to Date on vaccinations including Flu & Covid
Read/write/speak clear English
Reliable transportation
Non-Smoker
Must love dogs!
Responsibilities
Medical Needs:
• Perform daily tracheostomy care, including frequent suctioning to maintain a clear airway
• Prepare/Administer daily medication through a G-tube
• Provide feeding support through the G-tube to ensure nutritional requirements are met
Behavioral and Social Needs:
• Demonstrate patience and respect, considering personal needs
• Engage with and interests to provide companionship and social interaction
• Plan, schedule and execute on fun and exciting in-home activities and outing opportunities (games, crafts, movies, etc)
Transportation and Community Engagement:
• Drive to community events and engagement opportunities
• When using Community Handy bus, assist with loading and unloading a powerchair and transferring to a seat as needed
Daily Self-Care:
• Assist with maintaining a daily self-care routine, including bathing (when required), dressing, and personal hygiene
Communication and Coordination:
• Provide communication support as necessary to ensure needs are understood
Monitoring and Response to Complex Needs:
• Continuously monitor health due to medical complexity
• Respond promptly and appropriately to any unexpected situations or changes in condition
Emergency Preparedness:
• Ensure readiness to provide prompt and specialized care during emergency situations
Pay Rate
Starting $22
How To Apply
Email your resume to missvicki@telus.net.