Job id
:
3044132018
 
Posting Date
:
December 11, 2023
 
Expiry date
:
May 10, 2024
 
Vacancies
:
1
 
Salary
:
22.50
 
Website
:
 
 
 
 

 

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

  • 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 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

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