Caregiver

Home Care Assistance; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide exceptional in-home care for seniors. In this rewarding role, you will help clients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and dignity as they age in place. The company emphasizes a supportive environment where caregivers are valued and equipped with the necessary resources to excel. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of the elderly, and enjoy flexible schedules, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

Opportunities for career growth

Paid Training

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience caring for the elderly, preferably with dementia.
• Must have training in nursing or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities like bathing, cooking, and medication reminders.
• Implement personalized care plans to enhance clients' quality of life.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Cooking

Experience with elderly care

Ability to engage clients

Education

High school diploma

Nursing training

College diploma

Job description

Overview

Location: Victoria and surrounding areas

Please note that Applicants must be local to Victoria and must retain legal eligibility to work in Canada.

TheKey is actively seeking reliable, compassionate, and empathetic professionals to join our team as caregivers. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to deliver premium, in-home care to senior individuals, allowing them to safely and comfortably age in their own homes.

Who We Are:

TheKey is passionately committed to enabling seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. We strive to provide the highest level of care possible and believe that our caregivers are integral to accomplishing this mission. We equip our caregivers with the necessary resources and training to deliver exceptional care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunities for career growth within the company
• Paid Training

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

As a caregiver at TheKey, you will play a vital role in implementing personalized care plans that cater to the holistic needs of our clients. You will deliver outstanding care by assisting with various daily activities and managing the overall well-being of clients. Treating our clients like family is a core value at TheKey, and we encourage our caregivers to go above and beyond to improve their quality of life.

Caregivers in Victoria & White Rock region whose primary responsibilities will contribute to managing activities of daily living (ADLs) and maintaining client autonomy. Applicants of interest will work primarily with the elderly in autonomous, semi-autonomous, and total care conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Cooking and nutritional guidance
• Transportation services
• Light housekeeping services and laundry
• Medication reminders
• Exercise and physical assistance
• Conversation, companionship, and mental stimulation

Qualifications

Who You Are:

You are a compassionate professional with a profound desire to make a difference. Your dedication to enhancing the lives of seniors and commitment to service excellence sets you apart. Every day, you strive to impact positively on the lives of those you serve.

Required Skills, Education, and Certifications:

• Must have some form of training, eg. Nursing
• High school or college diploma
• Must have at least 2-3 years of experience caring for the elderly and preferably have experience dealing with Clients with dementia
• Must have a good command of English and be able to converse with ease on a wide variety of topics
• No history of criminal background
• Passionate about providing care for elders
• Must be compassionate, honest, reliable, confident, and highly sociable
• Must feel confident in your ability to engage the Client in activities and conversation
• Must be able to cook
• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or open work permit)
• 3 professional references including telephone numbers

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reliably travel to client homes and office location(s)
• Ability to safely perform client transfers with weight-bearing requirements, contingent upon client condition and needs
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday