Live-In Caregiver - Persons With Disabilities

Employer

Charlene Leduc

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Non-smoking

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
• Staff accommodation provided
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Employer's home

Tasks

• Care for pets
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Adults
• Females
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Young adults

Experience with special needs children

Assistance with mobility

Animal specialization

Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Security and safety

Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Other

Use of artificial intelligence

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options

Support for persons with disabilities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities