Live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

Private Household ( Calgary, AB) is currently looking for a skilled Live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This is a Term or contractFull time position. Required shifts: Early morning, Day, Evening, Flexible hours, Overtime available.

Job Description

• The candidate must administer medications as prescribed.
• The candidate must assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• The candidate must feed or assist in feeding.
• The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
• The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• 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 attend to the emotional well-being of children.
• The candidate must supervise and care for children.
• The candidate must maintain a safe and healthy environment within the home.
• The candidate must instruct children in personal hygiene and social development.
• The candidate must discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents.
• The candidate must assume full responsibility for the household in the absence of parents.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must have patience.

Work Site Environment

• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in optional accommodation, an adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform their job duties.
• The candidate should work in a room, and board provided dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being where our staff members thrive.
• 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.

Benefits

• The candidate will have access to on-site and workplace amenities, including facilities that support health, safety, welfare, and personal hygiene.
• The candidate should receive on-site housing options, referring to the housing options provided by educational institutions.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.

How to apply

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

By email

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