live-in caregiver - seniors

Government of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A role within the Government of Canada requires a dedicated individual to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include administering care, assisting with daily activities, and preparing meals. The position demands strong interpersonal skills and dependability, ensuring clients receive the best possible care. This is an on-site role with no remote work options, ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Education: College certificate or diploma (3 months to less than 1 year).
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

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

• Filipino

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• 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
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Additional information Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty