Position Title:   Live-In Caregiver

Description Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the care of an elderly person. Their primary role will be to ensure that the person under their care is clean, fed, medicated and safe. The other duties will include general housekeeping, cooking/ meal preparation, assisting with shopping and taking the senior on errands.

Key Job Duties

• Be able to cook and perform general housekeeping duties
• Prepare balanced meals for all meal periods in compliance with dietary requirements.
• Administer CPR if and when needed
• Comply with medication therapy for elderly
• Assist with the personal care and hygiene of the elderly
• Assist with recreational activities including shopping, errands and exercise/therapeutic walks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills and experience

Proven working experience as a Caregiver

Very compassionate and patient

Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

Understanding and flexible

Be able to read write and speak English fluently.

Be in good physical and mental health

Desired qualities and attributes

Pleasant, personable, organized, individual.

Flexibility with time off

The ability to drive and or willingness to drive is a plus

Educational requirements

High School Diploma

CPR Certification

Valid food handling Certificate

Physical requirements

The ability to perform repetitive task

Agility, the ability to bend and, hand and finger dexterity.

Classification

Full-time, Part-time, On-Call, Temporary

This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.