Are you a caregiver looking for a unique position as a live-in caregiver?
***Competitive rate of pay***
We are looking for an individual to take care of my mom who is 85 years old. The caregiver should be passionate about what they do, should have a caring and compassionate nature. Our mom is 85 years old, disabled on wheelchair, and cannot walk. She speaks only Hindi but she understands English. She is non vegetarian. She lives on the main floor of the house with easy access to the kitchen, living room and has her own private washroom with disabled accessories. You don't have to lift her from bed. We are looking for a full time nanny to take care of my mom and live with us at our home in Port Hope, Ontario which is approx. 1 hr from Toronto. The duties would include everything from companionship to housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, personal care and grooming assistance, helping her to exercise and taking her for walks.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
The caregiver would live with us.
The caregiver will provide various services, most of which would provide personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to housekeeping, meal preparation and companionship. The following are various tasks that may be required:
Accompany my mom on short trips, doctor’s appointments as necessary;
Assist my mom in all activities of daily self-care activities, including toileting, bathing, helping her take the shower, grooming, and linen changes;
Prepare light meals for her breakfast, lunch and dinner appropriate to the her diet, assist with meal preparation and clean-up;
Take her for a walk, assist her with exercises in a safe manner when required; and give a light massage to her legs.
Perform housekeeping chores she is unable to perform, including vacuuming, making beds, laundry, dusting, mopping, cleaning the bathroom and the kitchen
Respond and collaborate positively to my mom’s constructive criticism and attend to her requests promptly;
Anticipate her needs and customize care to meet her needs;
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet the requirements will be contacted.
*Qualifications :*
Minimum of one year of Caregiving experience
Previous experience providing support in the capacity as a Personal Support Worker;
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle preferred
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English and ability to speak in Hindi consistent with the job requirements;
Display good emotional health and be physically fit to do some heavy lifting if required;
Demonstrate flexibility in acceptance of assignments and a cooperative attitude toward providing services;
Ability to treat my mom with respect and dignity; to provide boundaries and to adapt to new situations;
Immunization Requirements:
It is required to provide documentation that you have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine
Job Type: Full-time- Live-in position
Salary: $18-$19 per hour Monday to Friday (9 am -5 pm ; 8 hours).If you will be working on any weekend or extra hours, then we will be paying you overtime for that.
Experience:
Caregiving: 1 year
Language:
English
Hindi (spoken)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location: In person