LIVE-IN CAREGIVER – SENIORS

Job Description

Position Summary:

A live-in overnight caregiver is needed to support an elderly couple in their 90s. The primary responsibility is to care for the male spouse, who is wheelchair-bound and has advanced Alzheimer’s disease. The female spouse is semi-blind but ambulatory and generally independent.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide overnight supervision and hands-on care for elderly male (primary client)

·         Assist male client with toileting, including physical transfers between bed and wheelchair (175 lbs)

·         Perform basic cleaning duties including laundering soiled linens and clothing

·         Assist with any incontinence-related clean-up as needed during the night

·         Ensure client safety and comfort during overnight hours

·         Light housekeeping and tidying of common areas used

·         Maintain respectful and compassionate communication with both clients

·         Coordinate with family or medical professionals if emergencies arise

·         Provide care and companionship for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption

·         Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing

·         Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients

·         May perform routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressings, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse

·         May perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds

Requirements:

·         Must be physically able to lift and safely transfer a 175 lb individual

·         Previous experience with Alzheimer’s, or working with elderly is required

·         Valid driver’s license required

·         Must be reliable, trustworthy, and calm under pressure

·         Fluent in English

·         Must be comfortable living in the home and working independently overnight

·         Secondary school education is required

·         Home management experience may be required

·         College or other courses in home support may be required

·         First aid certification may be required

·         Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field may be required

·         Must be eligible to work in Canada

Living Arrangement:

·         Private bedroom provided within the residence

·         Shared access to kitchen and other common areas

·         Room included in compensation; board (food) not included