Job Summary
A day in the life of a caregiver :
As the caregiver, you will be responsible for providing assistance to a senior with some mobility issues. Working in the client's home in an independent living facility, you will work with the client to ensure that that living areas are kept clean, you will assist with day to day tasks around the household, and provide companionship.
In addition to assisting with housekeeping activities you will provide assistance with various aspects of personal hygiene.
You will also be responsible for taking the client and a small pet for walks. For this, you will need to be personable with good communication skills and fluency in English.
You will need to be able to work independently at times and need to be detail oriented and have good organizational skills.
There is no option to work remotely. Activities may require you to bend, crouch and kneel and involve periods of sitting, standing and walking.
You may be required to handle weights up to 9kg (20 lbs). Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
The work location is non-smoking. Public transportation is available. .
Duties
Care for pets
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
Launder clothing and household linens
Mend clothing and linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
You must have :
A secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Prior experienced with elderly clients
Be fluent in English, fluency in Italian would be an asset
Certificate in CPR and First Aid
Preference will be given to those with a Personal Support Worker, practical nursing or equivalent Certificate / Training
References required
A police records check may be requested
Experience
at lest 6 months experience in caregiving or related fields such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities is preferred.
You demonstrate : good judgement
good judgement
Reliability
Values and ethics
Honesty
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $20.00 per hour
Expected hours : 40 per week
Flexible language requirement :
French not required
Schedule : Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
Application question(s) :
Do you have at least 6 months experience as a caregiver?
How many months (years) experience do you have working with a client in a home setting?
How many months (years) experience do you have working with seniors
Education :
Secondary School (required)
Language : English (required)
English (required)
Work Location : In person
Application deadline : 2024-12-22