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live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities

Posted on November 05, 2024 by Employer details Paula Knight

Job details

  • LocationTimberlea, NS
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary18.50 to 24.17 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull 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 #3142242

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

  • Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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 45 kg (100 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

2024-12-05

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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live-in caregiver - persons with disabilities NOC 44101 Halifax Region
Median wage Help -
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