Full-Time Health Care Aide / Caregiver - Individual with ALS

Full-Time Health Care Aide / Caregiver - Individual with ALS

(Ventilator-Dependent, High Medical Needs)

Location: Southwest Edmonton (Windermere area), AB - private residence

Position: Permanent, full-time - 36 hours/week

Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday 7:00pm-11:00pm, plus Saturday and

Sunday 8:00am-2:00pm (split shifts on weekends; Mondays off)

Wage: $22.00/hour

Vacancies: 1

Language of work: English

Job Description:

Provide personal care and health support to an adult male living

with ALS who is fully ventilator-dependent (non-invasive,

mask-based ventilation). Duties include but are not limited to:

- Managing non-invasive ventilation, including mask fitting and

repositioning, continuous monitoring, responding promptly to

ventilator alarms or mask displacement, and equipment care

- Oral suctioning for secretion management (client is unable

to swallow)

- Gastrostomy (G-tube) feeding and related care

- Transfers and repositioning using a mechanical (ceiling) lift

- Personal care: bathing, hygiene, toileting, dressing

- Medication administration as directed

- Light housekeeping related to the client's care

- Monitoring the client's condition and reporting changes to

family and health professionals

- Accompanying the client to appointments as needed

Qualifications (required):

- Health Care Aide certificate and registration in good standing

with the CLHA (College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health

Care Aides of Alberta)

- Minimum 2 years' experience providing care to a

ventilator-dependent client or a client with comparably complex

medical needs, specifically including non-invasive ventilation

support, oral suctioning for secretion management, G-tube

feeding, and mechanical lift transfers

- Current CPR and First Aid certification

- Recent criminal record check with vulnerable sector check

- Able to work the full schedule above, including evenings,

weekends, and weekend split shifts

Please note: as the client is fully dependent on ventilation,

this role requires sustained attentiveness. The caregiver must

remain alert and responsive throughout each shift. The client is

non-verbal and communicates through assistive means. Experience

with ALS or similar progressive neurological conditions is an

asset. Patience and attentiveness to non-verbal communication

are essential.

To apply: Please apply on this job board

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide references

attesting to their experience and proof of the required

certifications.