Live-in Caregiver - Persons With Disabilities

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• 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
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Community disability studies Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
• Persons with a disability

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• On-site housing options