Full-Time Health Care Aide / Caregiver Individual with ALS (Ventilator-Dependent, High Medical Needs)

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 CLPNA (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 email a resume to [email protected] .
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide references
attesting to their experience and proof of the required
certifications.