Live-in Caregiver - Seniors

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adults
• Elderly
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Terminally ill

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)