live-in caregiver - seniors

Asset languages

• Vietnamese

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
• Remote location
• Room and board provided
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• 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
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Males
• Persons with physical disabilities

Cuisine specialties

• Vietnamese cuisine

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities