Live-in caregiver – persons with disabilities
JOSEFINA GONZALEZ
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
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 site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
- Urban area
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
- Employer’s home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Health Care Aide Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
- Females
- Persons with physical disabilities
Experience with special needs children
- Assistance with mobility
Additional information
Security and safety
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits