Job Description

Work hours:         40 to 44 hours a week

 

Job duties:

• Providing one-on-one care such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
• Providing companionship for employer.
• Assisting employer with daily activities.
• Accompanying employer for doctors’ appointments when needed.
• Assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the doctor's direction.
• Planning and preparing meals for employer.
• Performing regular checkup such as measuring blood pressure.
• Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and independence of employer.

Job requirements:

• High school graduated or relevant qualifications.
• Relevant work experience or training in elderly care.
• Passion and patient with elderly.
• Caring and compassionate attitudes.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Completion of a training program in care, such as Personal Support Worker or Palliative Care Program is desired.
• Flexible with work schedules that includes weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Client focus, reliability, patience and honesty.

Additional information:

• Criminal record check.
• Reference required.
• CPR certificate.
• First-Aid certificate.

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