Live-In Caregiver - Persons With Disabilities

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

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
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Males
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options