live-in caregiver - seniors
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Non-smoking.
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.
- Launder clothing and household linens.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Provide companionship.
- Provide personal care.
- Shop for food and household supplies.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
- Cook.
Target audience:
Elderly.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Basic security clearance.
- Reference required.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Sitting. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Patience.
- Honesty.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.