Live-in Caregiver - Seniors

Job Title: Live-in Caregiver - Seniors

Employer: Theodore Grippo

Location: Burnaby, BC (on site)

NOC: 44101

Salary: $25.00/hour

Hours: 30 to 40 hrs/week

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time

Shifts: Day, On call

Start date: As soon as possible

Vacancies: 1

Languages: English

Education: Secondary school or equivalent experience

Experience: 1 to less than 2 years

Work setting: Urban area; Employer's home

Tasks:

Administer medications; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Feed or assist in feeding; Launder clothing and household linens; Mend clothing and linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Provide companionship; Provide personal care; Shop for food and household supplies; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Cook

Certificates: CPR Certificate; First Aid Certificate.

Target audience: Adults; Persons with a disability.

Security: Criminal record check; Reference required

Work conditions: Bending, crouching, kneeling; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Repetitive tasks; Sitting; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Work under pressure. Weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability: Punctuality; Dependability; Efficient interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Flexibility; Judgement; Organized; Reliability; Patience; Honesty

Who can apply: Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada; other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit.