live-in caregiver
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work site environment:
Non-smoking.
Work setting:
Work in employer's/client's home.
Tasks:
- Administer bedside and personal care.
- Administer medications.
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
- Change non-sterile dressings.
- Feed or assist in feeding.
- Launder clothing and household linens.
- Mend clothing and linens.
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
- 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.
- Personal Support Worker Certificate.
Target audience:
- Elderly.
- Persons with a disability.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality.
- Dependability.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Patience.
- Honesty.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Night.
- Day.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Other benefits.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.