live-in caregiver - seniors

Additional Information

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 175 hours per month
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care

Target audience

• Adults
• Elderly

Cuisine specialties

• Dim Sum
• Japanese cuisine
• Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Financial benefits

• Piece work