Work on-site in client’s home as a live-in caregiver for one male senior citizen.
Languages:
English – required
Spanish – an asset
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
or equivalent experience
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting:
Client’s home
Non-smoking
Responsibilities:
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
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Shop for food and household supplies
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Cook
Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Attention to detail
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Credentials:
First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization:
Elderly
Persons with physical disabilities
Additional required information:
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Reference required
Personal suitability:
Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Patience
Honesty
Time management
The employer accepts applications from:
Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Here is what you must include in your application:
Proof of the requested certifications
Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
Cover letter
References attesting experience
Copy of latest school transcript
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?