Job Description

Personal Support Worker o In a private home

We seek compassionate and dedicated Caregivers to provide essential support and assistance to a gentleman with early dementia. As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in improving the quality of life for our clients by offering personalized care and ensuring their safety and well-being.

Responsibilities:

- Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

- Cooking, Assisting with meal preparation and feeding.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning and laundry

- Pet care: small dogs and 2 parrots

- Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients
- Monitor and report changes in clients' physical or mental health to the appropriate healthcare professionals
- Follow care plans and instructions provided by supervisors or healthcare professionals

Qualifications:

- Previous experience in home care, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities is preferred
- Knowledge of dementia care techniques is a plus
- Ability to provide patient-centered care with empathy and compassion
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals
- Ability to adapt to different environments and handle challenging situations calmly and professionally
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:

Caregiving: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person