live-in caregiver - seniors

Tina Casella and Linda MacLean; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider agency in Edmonton is looking for a dedicated personal care assistant to support elderly clients. Responsibilities include administering personal care, assisting with daily activities, and preparing meals. Ideal candidates should possess a secondary education and have a strong client focus. The position offers a permanent contract with 35 to 40 hours per week and room and board provided.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care or related field.
• Ability to assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Capability to prepare nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and hygiene.
• Launder clothing and perform light housekeeping.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Honesty

Reliability

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Employer's home

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
• 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
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with a disability

Weight handling

• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week