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live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

Posted on October 01, 2024 by Employer details Paula Knight

Job details

  • LocationTimberlea, NS
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary18.5 to 25 bi-weekly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time leading to full time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3099450

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Staff accommodation provided
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Administer medications
  • Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Feed or assist in feeding
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Cook
  • Monitor safety conditions

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Adolescents
  • Males
  • Over 12 years
  • Persons with a disability
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with physical disabilities
  • Young adults
  • Persons who are intellectually impaired

Experience with special needs children

  • Assistance with mobility

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Overtime required
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Patience
  • Honesty

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Mileage paid
  • Night shift premium

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site housing options
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Parking available

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-10-29

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live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities NOC 44101 Halifax Region
Median wage Help -
18.00 $/hour

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