Health Care Aide / Caregiver - Individual with ALS (Ventilator-Dependent)Full-Time

Full-time Health Care Aide / Caregiver for an adult male living with ALS who is fully ventilator-dependent (non-invasive, mask-based ventilation), in a private residence in southwest Edmonton (Windermere area).

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. Language of work: English.

Duties include:

- Managing non-invasive ventilation: mask fitting and repositioning, continuous monitoring, responding promptly to ventilator alarms or mask displacement, 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

As the client is fully dependent on ventilation, this role requires sustained attentiveness throughout each shift. The client is non-verbal and communicates through assistive means. Full on-the-job training on the client's equipment and care routines is provided. Experience with ALS or similar progressive neurological conditions is an asset.