Live-in Elderly Caregiver – Full Time, Starting Monday November 2nd, 2020 Seeking a full-time live-in caregiver for my 89-year-old father. We are looking for someone who loves the elderly, is understanding of nutritional cooking, is compassionate, interactive/receptive, is patient, trustworthy, cheerful, energetic and has a good sense of humour. This is a full time 6-month position (with the possibility of extension). Candidates must have a minimum of 2-3 years experience taking care of the elderly and must supply references and a police check. Candidate must speak English and be a non-smoker. Caregiver responsibilities and duties: Assist with personal care, including dressing, mobility, ensuring medication is taken on time, bathing/personal hygiene, meal preparation, grocery shopping and transporting to occasional appointments, house keeping, laundry. Maintain open communication between family members. Background Info: My father is a strong active 89-year-old who likes to keep busy. His only medical condition is Parkinson’s which he has kept in control for close to 40 years now. He takes two pills 5 times a day and he’s good. He is generally fine on his own, doing his own things, with the occasional slow day. He loves gardening and tinkering around the yard or in the garage. The schedule typically consists of assistance getting in/out of bed 7/8am, shower, breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, supper, tv/garden time then into bed by 8 or 9pm with general supervision in between. Compensation: The appropriate candidate will be paid biweekly as a self-employed individual. Salary is $1,400/biweekly (includes bedroom/meals)