live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

Additional Information

• 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
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Mental health first aid Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Young adults

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 44 hours per week