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Thursday, 20 December 2012

Elder Companion (Strathroy)--Postion Filled, Thank you for your interest!

Postion Filled, thank you for your interest!

Companion wanted (2 positions). Family seeking mature, compassionate, articulate, female companion social, 80-year old mother with dementia living in a Strathroy nursing home. Must be patient and kind, and willing to learn about family history and make long-term commitment. Some knowledge of Alzheimer’s an asset. Good pay. Flexible schedule: 6-12 hours per week (3-hour shifts).

The Job:
Spending 3-hours per day chatting and drinking tea with an 80-year old woman with dementia at  Strathroy nursing home.

Ability to:
- be extremely patient
- make conversation
- learn about family history
- summon nursing home staff for personal care
- supervise walking with walker
- push wheelchair 
- make a long-term commitment to the position

The Hours:
I'm looking to fill six 3-hour shifts each week (would prefer to have two people for flexibility)
Monday to Saturday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Pay:
Competitive

The Candidate:
- Mature female
- Extremely patient and compassionate
- Excellent conversationalist (English)
- Willing to learn about family history
- Knowledge of Alzheimers an asset
- Must have own transportation


Application:
- Apply in writing to K. Thomson, via Fax 519-652-2695 or to ceharrisonpr@gmail.com

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