We are looking for a Live-in Caregiver to provide personal care and companionship to a frail 84-year-old woman with dementia.
MAIN DUTIES
• Provide care and companionship
• Administer bedside and personal care such as aid in toileting, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing
• Plan and prepare meals and assist in feeding
• May perform routine health-related duties such as assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of the health care provider
• May perform light housekeeping duties including laundry, washing dishes and making beds.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
• Education:
o Some secondary school education
o College or other courses in home support
o First aid certification
o Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with dementia and other disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field
• Language: English required. Ability to speak Hungarian would be an asset
• Experience:
o At least 5 years’ experience taking care of seniors
o Experience working with dementia patients required
o Ability to maneuver a person weighting 120 lbs or 50 kg.
• Other requirements:
o Ability to treat seniors with care and compassion
o Fully vaccinated
o Driver’s license
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Competitive compensation based on experience:
o Salary range between $3,000 to $4,000/mo depending on experience and qualifications
o Accommodations include private bedroom and bathroom, shared kitchen and living space
o Meals included
• Full time
• Location of employment: Private home in NW Calgary, AB
To apply for this position, please submit resume to ***@*** (reference #LCG2021)