Live-in caregiver – seniors

Private household based in Markham, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Live-in caregiver – seniors who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Private household
Position: Live-in caregiver – seniors
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $19.00 hourly / 30 to 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Markham, ON

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Hiring: Live-in caregiver – seniors

Job Description

• The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
• The candidate must administer medications.
• The candidate will be expected to assist clients in water (i.e. pool).
• The candidate will be responsible for assisting clients with bathing and other personal hygiene activities.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
• The candidate will be expected to take full responsibility for the household (in absence of householder).
• The candidate must change non-sterile dressings.
• The candidate will have to collect specimens.
• The candidate must feed or assist in feeding.
• The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
• The candidate must be able to mend clothing and linens.
• The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• The candidate must plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• The candidate must provide companionship.
• The candidate must provide personal care.
• The candidate must go shopping for food and household supplies.
• The candidate must prepare and serve healthy meals.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma in other trades.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate and Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Work site environment

• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

• The candidate must work at the employer’s home.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• The target audience is elderly.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must have a basic security clearance.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

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