live-in caregiver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Remote location. Rural area. Work in employer's/client's home.

Tasks:

• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Cook.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

First Aid Certificate.

Target audience:

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease.
• Elderly.
• Females.
• Persons with a disability.
• Persons with physical disabilities.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Reference required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Weight handling:

Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend.