Live-in Caregiver

First Nations Jobs Online; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation at no charge

Relocation costs covered

Job summary

First Nations Jobs Online is seeking a caregiver for a senior in Red Deer, AB. The position involves bedside and personal care, medication administration as needed, meal preparation, and companionship in the client’s home.

Employment is permanent full-time, with shift options including day, evening, night, weekends and a live-in accommodation option. English proficiency and a high school diploma are required, with at least one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Attend to the needs of a senior with disabilities.
• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications as required.
• Assist with bathing and all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Provide personal care and companionship.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the needs of a senior with disabilities.
• Administer medications and assist with personal care.
• Assist with bathing, hygiene, and mobility.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry as needed.
• Provide companionship and support to the client.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Employer: Marilyn Rehman

Business/Work location: Red Deer, AB T4P 3X1 (work in employer's home)

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time, Day, Evening, Night, Shift, Weekend

Wage: $24.00 hourly, 32 to 40 hours per week

Benefits: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment; Relocation costs covered by employer (airfare); May provide periodic wage increases per industry standards and employee performance

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Position Available: 2 vacancies

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: At least 1 year of experience

Job Description: Attend to the needs of a senior with disabilities; Administer bedside and personal care; Administer medications; Assist with bathing and all aspects of personal hygiene; Provide personal care; Assist with range of motion; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Feed or assist in feeding; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Launder clothing and other items; Provide companionship; May administer first aid in emergency situations

Target audience: Elderly, Persons with a disability

Security and Safety: Criminal record check; References required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding; Repetitive tasks

Personal Suitability: Excellent oral communication, Organized, Reliability, Patience

Targeting Employment Groups: Newcomers, Refugees, Youth and Indigenous people