family caregiver

KELVIN CHEW; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in personal care is looking for dedicated individuals to provide bedside and personal support to clients in Victoria. The role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring the clients' well-being, and offering companionship. Candidates should have secondary education, relevant experience, and flexibility to adapt to various client needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the lives of adults and elderly individuals.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available on a live-in basis

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary education and 1-2 years of experience.
• Experience in personal care with adults and elderly clients.
• Knowledge of personal hygiene support and companionship roles.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care to clients.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and regular exercise.
• Provide companionship and assist with household tasks.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Reliability

Punctuality

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Adults
• Elderly
• Persons with a disability

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?