live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada offers a position focused on providing personal care assistance to clients in their homes. This role involves tasks such as administering bedside care, assisting with personal hygiene, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for clients. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a caring personality, with a focus on reliability and client engagement.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience assisting clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Training will be provided, no prior certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Patience

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Staff accommodation available
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• 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
• Provide personal care

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Adults
• Females
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information Personal suitability

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer