Live-in caregiver – seniors

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.

Asset languages

• Tagalog

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Work in employer’s/client’s home
• Employer’s home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook
• Drive employers (including family members) to and from destination

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Persons with physical disabilities

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• Filipino cuisine

Area of specialization

• Automobile driving

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits