live-in caregiver - seniors
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Work setting:
Employer's home.
Tasks:
- Administer bedside and personal care.
- Administer medications.
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
- Collect specimens.
- Feed or assist in feeding.
- Mend clothing and linens.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Provide companionship.
- Provide personal care.
- Shop for food and household supplies.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
- Cook.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- CPR Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Sitting. Walking.
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Reliability.
- Patience.
- Honesty.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Shift.
- Night.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
Overtime available.
Other benefits:
Parking available.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.