Live-In Caregiver

Description: • Live-In Home Caregiver providing care to a senior client. • Service must be delivered in a reliable, compassionate, dignified and respectful manner. • Caregiver must respect and adhere to clients’ household rules. Responsibilities/Activities: Duties can include all, or a selection of, the following activities although other authorized activities could be added to meet a specific client’s needs: • Assist with Personal Care activities including bathing, skin care, mouth care, toileting (including bladder & bowel care), dressing and hair care. • Assist with mobility, including walking, transferring and pushing wheelchair. • Perform daily household tasks such as light cleaning, changing beds, laundry, ironing, shopping. • Prepare and serve meals. Clean-up and store left-over food. • Assist with menu planning ensuring dietary restrictions are followed. • Assist clients with recreational activities they enjoy. • Maintain a healthy and safe environment. • Report any change in a client’s mental or physical condition, or their home situation. • Document clinical notes. Keep them secure and confidential. Assist with prescribed medications, in accordance with the Agency’s Medication Management Policy Requirements: • Knowledge of home management skills. • Knowledge of personal care activities. • Knowledge of principles and processes for client service delivery, including needs assessments, adherence to quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction. • Excellent listener and an empathetic companion • Prior experience as a caregiver and elderly care • Ability to pass a background check and drug test • Knowledge of Emergency First Aid and CPR