We are searching for a compassionate caregiver to care for our clients who are living at home or in care facilties.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate and dependable, with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients living with Dementia.

Responsibilities:

• Dementia care assistance- including cognitive support
• Be a kind and supportive companion
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with physical therapy exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as a caregiver
• Proven experience with dementia care
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Obtaining and maintaining a current Police Clearance
• Providing verification of current Standard First Aid/CPR certification, and ensuring the maintenance of such every year.
• Providing proof of annual Influenza and COVID-19 immunization documentation.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener-Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What makes you an excellent caregiver?

Experience:

• Senior care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-01

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