Live-In Caregiver - Seniors

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Work in employer's/client's home. Employer's home

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.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.
• Target audience: Adults.
• Elderly.
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Patience. Honesty

Employment terms options

Early morning. Evening. Shift

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years