family caregiver

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home

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
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Medical exam
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

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

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

Screening questions

• 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?