family caregiver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Staff accommodation available
• Relocation costs covered by employer

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
• Collect specimens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Monitor and evaluate
• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Males
• Over 12 years
• Persons with a disability
• Young adults
• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Other benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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