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Enjoy working with a view of the Sea, Mountains of BC, Canada

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The experience

I need a helper who can assist me while I care for my partner who is 96 years old with amazing stories to tell. He is currently dealing with cancer but is lively, often active and
enjoys conversation. We have nurses and doctors on board but I need help with the day-to-day events.
I need domestic assistance, some meal preparation, housework, yard work, domestic
help, driving (if possible), errands, yard work etc.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish

Between 22 and 68 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

I am looking for a volunteer who could help both myself and my husband who is
an elder. I would only expect part-time help ( 3-4 hours per day, not more than 20 hours a week with 2 day off each week) The help will include companionship for my elderly partner, house cleaning, cooking if you enjoy this, yard work if you have some skills, ensuring the safety of an unstable elder who is very interesting but quiet sometimes. I am hoping for someone flexible to adapt their skills and abilities depending on the situation. Someone who has a driver's license would be preferred. Each week there will be different events and chores. Our view home and garden offers so much variation there should be several chores my volunteer will prefer. I want my volunteer to be happy and choose to do what they are good at. Anyone with nursing skills or working in health care will be preferred.

Activities & Shift

house cleaning
cooking
gardening
yardwork
driving
companionship for Ivan
planting or harvesting
elder care/caregiving
watering plants
general maintenance of house and property
painting walls
landscaping
tree pruning

Rules

Cannabis is OK but no other drugs
I prefer a non-smoker - no smoking in or near the house
Someone who is reasonably quiet in the home
Someone aware of not overusing water, we have water restrictions in summer
Being respectful, communicative and honest
Checking with me before going ahead with any major changes or plans
around the property