Live-In Caregiver - Seniors

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Willing to relocate
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Care for pets
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• Health Care Aide 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

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking

Weight handling

• More than 100 kg (220 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Parking available