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 sometimes 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.