live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

Joanne & Brian Dorn; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring and dedicated individual is needed for a personal support role in Calgary. This position involves providing essential personal care and companionship to clients in their home. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, administering medications, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Room and board are provided, making this a unique opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• Experience with adults, persons with disabilities, intellectual and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Good judgment

Organized

Reliable

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate

Community Disability Studies Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Job Description

This position requires a candidate with a secondary (high) school graduation certificate. The work setting involves room and board provided, working in the employer's or client's home, specifically the employer's home.

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water activities (e.g., pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene
• Assist with regular exercises, such as walking
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• Community Disability Studies Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Experience with adults, persons with disabilities, intellectual and physical disabilities

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance
• References required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Good judgment
• Organized
• Reliable

Additional Questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you possess the required certifications?