home-care worker

Government of Canada; Cascumpec; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Prince Edward Island is seeking a caregiver to assist elderly clients with daily activities including medication administration and personal care. Candidates must possess a secondary school diploma and certifications in geriatrics and first aid. The role requires on-site presence, as remote work is not an option. Housing options are available on-site.

Benefits

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• Experience caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease or elderly clients.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Certificates in Geriatrics and First Aid are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide personal care.
• Assist clients with daily exercises and housekeeping duties.
• Shop for groceries and prepare nutritious meals.
• Accompany clients on errands and social outings.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Rural area
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Geriatric Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Persons with Alzheimer's disease
• Elderly
• Females

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits Other benefits

• On-site housing options