Caregiver Senior

Kinnari Patel; Brampton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinnari Patel in Brampton, ON is seeking a dedicated Family Caregiver – Senior to join their household. The role involves supervising and caring for a senior, assisting with daily activities, preparing meals, administering medications, safely transferring the patient, and providing companionship.

The successful candidate will have at least a secondary school diploma or related certificate, fluent English, good time management, reliability, and a respectful, confidential approach.

Qualifications

• Secondary School graduation required or diploma/certificate in related field.
• Experience is an asset.
• Fluent in English and excellent verbal communication skills with high level of confidentiality, integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Overtime may be required; position could be physically demanding.
• Good time management, client focus, flexibility, organized, reliable and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowing Gujarati would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and care for senior in the employer's residence and assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming.
• Safely transfer the patient to and from the bed or other surfaces using proper lifting techniques.
• Administer medications according to the prescribed schedule and keep accurate records of medication administration.
• Prepare and assist with nutritious meals that adhere to dietary restrictions and assist patient with eating if necessary.
• Keep track of health status, report changes to healthcare professionals or family; provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Fluent English

Time management

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Gujarati language

Education

Secondary School graduation

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
“Kinnari Kirtikumar Patel” is currently seeking a driven passionate ‘Family Caregiver – Senior’ to join
them.
JOB TITLE: Family Caregiver – Senior
JOB LOCATION: 27 Sestina Crt, Brampton,ON, L6P 1R9
VACANCY: 1
JOB TYPE: Regular
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent; Full-time
ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as Possible
SALARY: $21.00 per Hour
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 30 to 35 Hours/Week
WORK SETTING: Employer’s home
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide supervision and care for senior in the employer& residence and assist with daily
activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming.
Safely transfer the patient to and from the bed or other surfaces using proper lifting
techniques.
Administer medications according to the prescribed schedule and keep accurate records of
medication administration
Prepare and assist with nutritious meals that adhere to any dietary restrictions and assist
patient with eating if necessary.
Keep track of health status, report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare
professional or the family member.
Provide companionship and emotional support to the patient, engaging in conversations and
activities to promote mental well-being.

Perform light housekeeping duties such as changing bed sheets etc. to maintain safe and
comfortable environment for the senior and assist with transportation needs such
accompanying to medical appointments if needed.
Keep records of daily activities and maintain health information for patient, as required.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Secondary School graduation required or diploma/certificate in related field.
Experience is an asset.
Fluent in English and excellent verbal communication skills and high level of confidentiality,
integrity, ethics, and professionalism
Overtime maybe required sometime and position could be physically demanding
Good time management skills, client focus, flexibility, organized, reliable and excellent
interpersonal skills.
Knowing other languages such as Gujarati would be an asset.