Job Title: Live-In Caregiver for Elderly Couple
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Full-Time, Live-In
About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated live-in Caregiver for our elderly parents, with an initial focus on our father's care and potential future care needs of our mother. The caregiver will be a key part of our parents' daily lives, providing comprehensive care and ensuring their well-being in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility support, and dressing.
- Perform household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping.
- Facilitate and oversee exercises and physical activities, ensuring adherence to fitness regimes.
- Accompany to medical appointments and assist with medication management.
- Provide companionship and engage in social and recreational activities.
- Be readily available to respond to emergencies and contact medical services if necessary.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all personal and financial matters of the family.
- Gradually extend care responsibilities to include our mother, as her needs evolve over time.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in caregiving, particularly with elderly clients.
- Training or certification in elder care, nursing, or a related field.
- Ability to manage medical conditions and provide post-surgery care.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Background check, criminal record check, and reference verification.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Free room and board in a private living space with a kitchen and fridge on the lower floor of the bungalow.
- A positive and cheerful work environment with an active and spirited Elderly Couple.
Accommodation for Spouse:
- Provision to accommodate living with a spouse in the provided living quarters, with the understanding that employment and compensation are solely for the caregiver.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Automobile allowance
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Discounted or free food
- Housing allowance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Retention bonus
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- St. Catharines, ON L2W 1A7: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person