A private home is seeking a Caregiver to care for an elderly person at their home in Toronto, Ontario. The caregiver must be capable of assisting one senior individual with early-stage dementia in a private residence. This is a permanent, full-time position of 32 hours/week with an hourly salary of $20.00 plus 4% vacation pay. Evening work will be required. Regular working hours and schedule may vary but will be communicated in advance. The language of work for the position is English.
The main responsibilities of the position include:
- Supervising and providing attentive and personal care for one elderly adult within their residence;
- Overseeing and assisting with daily personal care routines such as grooming, dressing and toileting;
- Assisting the elderly individual with navigating their home and surrounding areas, ensuring their safety and comfort;
- Administering and supervising medication intake as prescribed by the family physician;
- Utilizing medical equipment to monitor health, including specifically monitoring blood pressure, noting any observable changes and reporting concerns promptly to family;
- Encouraging regular participation in prescribed physical activities to help maintain or improve strength, flexibility, and overall physical health;
- Providing companionship to the elderly individual by engaging in conversations and storytelling;
- Organizing and engaging with elderly individual during social interaction activities such as table games, puzzles and colouring pages;
- Scheduling TV and radio programming time for elderly individual considering their preferences;
- Guiding the elderly individual and helping her to use her walker between locations within the home;
- Providing support and assistance with mobility aids and encouraging movement through short walks;
- Performing housekeeping tasks such as washing dishes after meals, changing bed linens, laundry, dusting, vacuuming and ensuring the space is clutter-free;
- Tending to the emotional well-being of the individual and supporting their decision making and independence;
- Preparing daily meals as established by the family’s meal schedule;
- Developing weekly meal plans with assistance from the family;
- Accompanying the individual to and from medical appointments as needed, and informing family members on care needs discussed and health status;
- Maintaining a safe, comfortable and clean environment;
- Communicating with the family members regularly; and
- Anticipating clients’ needs and customizing care to meet clients’ needs.
You must have the following qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Additional certifications in healthcare or elderly care are preferred;
- Previous experience in caregiving, nursing, or a related field;
- Ability to follow health related instructions and exercise routines;
- First Aid and CPR certification is also an asset;
- Possession of, or ability obtain a recent criminal record check;
- Physically able to lift 50-70 kgs; and
- Professional references will be required.
Applications can be emailed to eadie000@yahoo.ca using the subject line “Caregiver”. Please provide your resume and references upon submission of application. Criminal record check will be required before starting employment.
