Live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

Jennilyn Moreno in Charlottetown, PE is seeking a self-motivated Live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Work schedule: Early morning, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours.

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 provide companionship.
• The candidate must provide personal care.
• 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 be responsible for transporting children safely to and from school, as well as to scheduled appointments.
• The candidate must supervise and care for children.
• The candidate must organize activities such as games and outings 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.
• The candidate must help children with homework.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• 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 have patience.
• The candidate must be honest.
• The candidate must have strong time management skills.

Work Site Environment

• The work environment is smoke-free.
• The candidate must work in a scent-free environment.

Work Setting

• 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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must be willing to travel.
• The candidate must be willing to travel frequently.
• 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.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.

How to apply

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

By email

jennilynrmoreno@gmail.com

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?