CAREGiver for Seniors

Home Instead; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class training and development

Referral bonuses

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking compassionate CARE Givers in Burnaby, Canada, to support aging adults in maintaining their independence at home. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. Ideal candidates should possess communication skills, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. Home Instead offers a supportive team culture, competitive pay, training, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect.
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.
• Willingness to grow and develop.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and conversation.
• Medication and appointment reminders.
• Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.
• Accompanying aging adults to their appointments.
• Alzheimer's and dementia care.
• Personal care assistance.
• Providing transportation to and from appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to care for seniors

Adaptability

Listening skills

Job description

Home Instead is about caring for aging adults and enabling them to remain living at their own home. We are looking for caring and compassionate CARE Givers to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion. Are you looking for a career path that allows you to share your heart and make a difference with an aging adult? If yes, then Home Instead has an opportunity for you!

Benefits Of Home Instead

• We offer a family/team culture where you will feel supported by our reliable office staff 24 hours a day
• Safety and one's wellbeing are our top priority, you will receive all required training and PPE before starting work
• We offer a best-in-class and on the job training and development program with free courses through our online learning platform and offer opportunities for advancement
• We offer referral bonuses
• We work with your availability and offer variety of shifts with competitive pay

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Companionship and conversation
• Medication and appointment reminders
• Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and grocery shopping
• Accompanying aging adults to their appointments
• Alzheimer's and dementia care
• Personal care (assistance with bathing or using the bathroom)
• Providing transportation to and from appointments

Caregiver Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect.
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
• Willingness to grow and develop
• Ability to work with clients receiving Hospice care or at end of life
• Adaptability in the workplace
• Be a good and patient listener in a friendly and polite manner
• A complete Background Check will be done once hired
• Possess a valid driver’s license; auto insurance is a bonus but not required