Job Details
Employer Name: Aldwin Francois
Terms of employment: Full Time and Permanent
Language of work: English
Wage: $22.50/hour
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8am-3pm
Paid time off: 5 days per year
Job Title- In-home Caregiver for Seniors
Location of work: Brantford, Ontario
The Role
I am seeking a compassionate and dedicated caregiver to provide assistance with the
daily living of my parents: an 83-year-old male and a 78-year-old female. The ideal
candidate will have a genuine passion for helping seniors maintain a high quality of life
and independence in the comfort of their own home. They will be expected to care for
both parents in their home where I also live with my spouse and child. While live-in
arrangements are available, it is not a mandatory requirement.
Requirements
Have First Aid and CPR Certification
Have a valid Driver's License (G License)
Ability to cook Caribbean dishes such as: Cornmeal and Rice Porridge,
Doubles, Roti, Curried Dishes, Pelau, Coo-Coo, Pholourie and Paime
Previous experience as a caregiver for seniors is preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with my parents and myself in English
Capable of assisting both parents with mobility and other physical tasks
Job Duties
Assist with bathing, grooming, perineal care, shampooing of hair,
administering medications, making beds and emptying bedside potty
Provide support with walking, transfers, and exercises to maintain mobility
Accompany them to their dentist and doctor's appointments
Cook meals 2 times per day, sometimes 2 different dishes as each parent
has different food preferences and ways of it being cooked
Washing of dishes after meals have been prepared
Light housekeeping duties, including maintaining a clean and organized
living space
Doing laundry twice per week or whenever necessary
Running errands when necessary
Assisting with banking from time to time
Grocery shopping once per week or more often if required
Unpacking and storage of grocery items
Keeping family members informed of any changes in health or well-being
Educational requirements
Secondary School certificate
Application Process
If you are a caring and reliable individual with a passion for assisting the elderly, please
mail your resume and a brief cover letter to:
18 Applewood Drive Brantford ON, N3R 5X2
c/o Aldwin Francois