family caregiver

JACOB WEISZ MRS JACOB WEISZ; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving service provider in Toronto is looking for a compassionate caregiver to assist elderly clients with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and CPR/First Aid certifications, with 1-2 years of experience preferred. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to enhancing clients' quality of life.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis

Mentorship and support programs for diverse groups

Qualifications

• CPR Certificate is required.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in caregiving is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications.
• Provide personal care and assistance in feeding.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Housekeeping

Meal preparation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Duration: Permanent

Language of work: English

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

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

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Mentorship and support programs

• Support for persons with disabilities: Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Support for Veterans: Offers mentorship and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Support for mature workers: Offers mentorship and / or / networking opportunities for mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities: Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees