live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player