Live in Caregiver

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