live-in caregiver - seniors

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking Personal Care Assistants in Edmonton, Canada. The role involves administering personal care and support, including assisting with medication, providing companionship, and preparing meals. Candidates must have at least a secondary school graduation certificate and obtain CPR and First Aid certifications. This is an on-site role with no remote options. Ideal applicants will demonstrate dependability and client focus in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience
• CPR Certificate required.
• First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Administer medications.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise.
• Feed or assist clients in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide companionship.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook nutritious meals.
• Provide health and fitness support.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

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.

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
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Provide health, fitness and related support services
• Perform other duties related to personal care

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Males
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Weight handling

• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty