live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a caregiver to provide personal care and companionship to clients in need. This role includes responsibilities such as assisting with bathing, feeding, and light housekeeping tasks. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience, hold a high school diploma, and possess CPR and First Aid certifications. On-site accommodation and other benefits are available, enhancing the work-life quality for potential employees.

Benefits

On-site amenities

On-site housing options

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience with adults, especially those with special needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care and household management.

Responsibilities

• Care for pets, administer personal care, assist clients with hygiene.
• Shop for supplies, prepare and serve meals, provide companionship.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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 site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Room and board provided
• Staff accommodation provided
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Care for pets
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Adults
• Females
• Persons with a disability
• Young adults

Experience with special needs children

• Assistance with mobility

Animal specialization

• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Additional information Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)