live-in caregiver

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Rural area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Elderly

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week