Help-wanted

Hello! Are you ready to have the best job ever? My name is Jaxson, I have spinal muscular atrophy type II (SMA), and I super can’t move my arms or legs (wheelchair). So, I need somebody to be my paid full-time BFF (caregiver)! The job will be located at my basement suite in Langford with lake access. I am seeking a wonderful individual from for Sunday and Monday day shifts (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and two nights (8 p.m. to 8 a.m.) a week – let’s discuss what works for you. There is also ample opportunity for extra shifts and hours. I pay day shift $23 an hour, and night shifts $17.10 an hour. When we travel, you will earn $23 an hour the entire time. If you ever need time off, this position is extremely flexible, and I’m often happy to work stuff out with a little communication. The only nonnegotiable is: you must be okay with cats. I have the friendliest feline and she loves people! For night shift responsibilities, you will be allowed to sleep in my guest bedroom. You can go to bed whenever you wish. If you do, you just set an alarm for when I want to go to sleep. Once that happens, you lift me to my bed (I’m 105 pounds), put my BiPAP on and turn me on my side. From there, if I need to be turned over, I call out on a baby monitor. All in all, aside from turning me and putting me to bed, your only responsibilities are to be nearby in case I need to be moved. From time to time, you may accompany me to the bar, to a social events, or some other activity. Otherwise, I work. For a day shift, you arrive to my apartment, and you will either accompany me to work, errands, social activities, or anything else; we may just watch TV. I shower every morning. During the day, there is cooking and minor cleaning. Since I am quite immobile, I require help with pretty much everything aside from operating my computer (dictation software) and driving my power wheelchair. Whenever I don’t need anything, caregivers are welcome to do whatever they please; they just need to be nearby in case. If they need to go to the grocery store or get some food, they are more than welcome to while I stay wherever I am. You will be an enthusiastic, sociable, and willing individual who likes animals (I have a cat) and has a driver’s license. I have my own accessible minivan that you must be able to drive. My job involves visiting various businesses, so I need you to escort me around. You also must be capable of lifting my fat ass (once again, 105). You also must be willing and excited to be a part of my team. Truly – this is an awesome role. I want to work in the NBA one day as a general manager. I hope to start my career as soon as possible. If I do, there will be a number of travel opportunities where you could get paid. I also graduate in the winter and want to go on a fund vacation to celebrate – you could get paid to come! I am a very needy boy (because wheelchair) with a quirky sense of humour. I consider myself an optimist, and I absolutely love to laugh. I will be your manager, so that means you need to be able to handle polite and respectful instruction. However, this is an intimate relationship where we spend 48+ hours a week together. I have become friends with many of my workers over the years. I am very open and honest. If you have any questions, whatsoever, I WANT YOU TO ASK!!! I want you to be happy – that is when I am most happy. If you’re interested in joining my team, send me an email at jaxsonc@gmail.com with a short paragraph about yourself. I will reply to your email regardless. We will set up an interview and see if it’s a fit.