Job Details
- Employer Name: Aldwin Francois
- Terms of employment: Full Time and Permanent
- Language of work: English
- Wage: $22.50/hour
- Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8am-3pm
- Paid time off: 5 days per year
- Job Title- In-home Caregiver for Seniors
- Location of work: Brantford, Ontario
The Role
I am seeking a compassionate and dedicated caregiver to provide assistance with the daily living of my parents: an 83-year-old male and a 78-year-old female. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for helping seniors maintain a high quality of life and independence in the comfort of their own home. They will be expected to care for both parents in their home where I also live with my spouse and child. While live-in arrangements are available, it is not a mandatory requirement.
Requirements
- Have First Aid and CPR Certification
- Have a valid Driver's License (G License)
- Ability to cook Caribbean dishes such as: Cornmeal and Rice Porridge, Doubles, Roti, Curried Dishes, Pelau, Coo-Coo, Pholourie and Paime
- Previous experience as a caregiver for seniors is preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with my parents and myself in English
- Capable of assisting both parents with mobility and other physical tasks
Job Duties
- Assist with bathing, grooming, perineal care, shampooing of hair, administering medications, making beds and emptying bedside potty
- Provide support with walking, transfers, and exercises to maintain mobility
- Accompany them to their dentist and doctor's appointments
- Cook meals 2 times per day, sometimes 2 different dishes as each parent has different food preferences and ways of it being cooked
- Washing of dishes after meals have been prepared
- · Light housekeeping duties, including maintaining a clean and organized living space
- Doing laundry twice per week or whenever necessary
- Running errands when necessary
- Assisting with banking from time to time
- Grocery shopping once per week or more often if required
- Unpacking and storage of grocery items
- Keeping family members informed of any changes in health or well-being
Educational requirements
Secondary School certificate
Application Process
If you are a caring and reliable individual with a passion for assisting the elderly, please mail your resume and a brief cover letter to:
18 Applewood Drive Brantford ON, N3R 5X2
c/o Aldwin Francois