Live-In Caregiver - Persons With Disabilities

Employer

Marilyn Germaine

Languages

English

Education

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

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Employer's home

Tasks

• Care for pets
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• 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
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Health Care Aide Certificate

Target audience

• Adults
• Females
• Persons with a disability

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities