FAMILY CAREGIVER

Job Description

# FAMILY CAREGIVER

**Employer:** NESS LAKDAWALA
**Location:** Verdun, Quebec (H3E 0A8)
**Salary:** $20.00 per hour
**Hours:** 40 hours per week
**Employment Type:** Full-time, Term or Contract
**Start Date:** As soon as possible
**Vacancies:** 1

## Introduction

Ness Lakdawala is seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Family Caregiver to provide high-quality care and support to an elderly in Verdun, Quebec. The successful candidate will play an important role in promoting the client’s comfort, dignity, independence, and overall well-being by assisting with daily living activities, personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, and companionship. We are looking for an individual who is reliable, respectful, and committed to creating a safe and supportive home environment while building a positive and trusting relationship with the client and family.

## Responsibilities

* Administer bedside and personal care
* Administer medications as directed
* Assist with bathing and personal hygiene
* Support regular exercise activities, including walking
* Change non-sterile dressings
* Feed or assist with feeding
* Prepare and serve nutritious meals
* Provide companionship and emotional support
* Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
* Launder clothing and household linens
* Assist with daily living activities and personal care needs

## Qualifications

* Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
* 2 years to less than 3 years of related caregiving experience
* Ability to communicate in English or French
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Reliable, organized, and client-focused
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

## Work Environment

* On-site position in the employer’s home
* Optional live-in accommodation available at no charge (not a condition of employment)
* Physically demanding role involving sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive tasks
* Flexible schedule including early mornings, mornings, and daytime hours
* Travel expenses paid by the employer

## Personal Attributes

* Punctuality
* Dependability and reliability
* Client-focused attitude
* Excellent oral communication skills
* Flexibility and initiative
* Sound judgment
* Strong organizational skills
* Efficient interpersonal skills
* Team player

## Equal Employment Opportunity

RL Family is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities, youth, Veterans, Indigenous peoples, and mature workers.

## Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be:

* Canadian citizens; or
* Permanent residents of Canada; or
* Temporary residents of Canada with a valid work permit

Please do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. Applications from candidates without valid work authorization will not be considered.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.