Live-in caregiver – seniors

Location: Oakville, ON L6J 4J9
Salary: $19.0 / Hour
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Employment groups: Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
Terms of employment Permanent employment, Full time 35 to 40 Hours / Week
Start date: As soon as possible

Job requirements
Languages

English
Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment
Non-smoking
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Work setting
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment, Room and board provided
Target audience
Elderly
Personal suitability
Punctuality, Dependability, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability
Tasks
1. Administer bedside and personal care,
2. Administer medications,
3. Assist clients in water (i.e. pool),
4. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene,
5. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk,
6. Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder),
7. Change non-sterile dressings,
8. Collect specimens,
9. Feed or assist in feeding,
10. Launder clothing and household linens,
11. Mend clothing and linens,
12. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties,
13. Plan therapeutic diets and menus,
14. Provide companionship,
15. Provide personal care,
16. Shop for food and household supplies,
17. Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Security and safety
Bondable
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Sitting, Standing for extended periods, Walking, Work under pressure

Benefits:
Health benefits

Dental plan, Health care plan
Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.