live-in caregiver

Francesca Guidoccio; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in Edmonton is seeking a dedicated personal care aide to provide bedside and personal care for individuals with physical disabilities. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with personal hygiene, and providing companionship, alongside performing light housekeeping duties. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and CPR certification, with an emphasis on client focus and reliability.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 month experience required.
• CPR and First Aid certificates are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• 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
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Provide health, fitness and related support services

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months