live-in caregiver - seniors

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Calgary is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide bedside and personal care to clients, primarily the elderly. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The role involves assisting clients with hygiene, meal preparation, and companionship. This position is strictly on-site with no remote work options.

Benefits

Night shift premium

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• Experience in providing bedside and personal care.
• Ability to assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Skills in administering medications and providing companionship.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi

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
• Employer's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Mend clothing and linens
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Provide nursing care

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options