Family caregiver

Now hiring: Family caregiver at Simali Garach in Hamilton, ON. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. Work schedule: Flexible hours, To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
• The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• The candidate must plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• The candidate must provide personal care.
• The candidate must shop for food and household supplies.
• The candidate must prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• The candidate must cook meals as required.
• The candidate must travel with the family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties.
• The candidate must maintain a safe and healthy environment within the home.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The candidate must have 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related field.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be honest.

Work Site Environment

• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work Setting

• Optional live-in accommodation (room and board) is available at no charge. It is not a condition of employment.
• The candidate must be able to work in the employer’s or client’s home, be capable of working at varied site locations, and understand that performance progression is reviewed annually.
• The candidate must work at the employer's home.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available for commuting to the work location.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?