Live in Caregiver- Senior Job

Company operating name: Mercedes Martha Maat
Location:
7288 Telegraph Trail, Langley, BC, Canada
Live in caregiver- Seniors
Full time position
Hours: 60 hours per week
Wage: $24.50 per hour
Job Duties:
- Provide live in, overnight supervision and hands-on care for elderly male
who is wheelchair bound and has advanced Alzheimer’s disease
- Assist male client with toileting, including physical transfers between bed
and wheelchair (175 lbs)
- Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding
clients
- Perform basic cleaning duties including laundering, soiled linens and
clothing
- Assist with incontinence-related clean-up during the night
- Administer personal care to clients such as aid with moving, bathing,
personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing
- Ensure client safety and comfort during overnight hours
- Light housekeeping and tidying of common areas used
- Coordinate with family or medical professionals if emergencies arise
- Periodically drive client to medical appointments and run household
errands such prescription pick up and grocery shopping
Requirements:
- Secondary school education is required
- Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a caregiver
providing care to seniors or individuals with Alzheimer’s disease
- Home management experience is required
- First Aid certification is required
- Must be physically able to lift and safely transfer a 175 lb individual
- Strong communication skills, patience, and compassion in
supporting individuals with memory loss and behavioral changes
associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Must be comfortable living in the home and working independently
overnight
- Must be fluent in English (written & oral)
- Valid driver's license
- Must be reliable, trustworthy and calm under pressure
- Must be eligible to work in Canada and provide proof of work
authorization if applicable
Living Arrangement:
- Private bedroom provided within the residence
- Shared access to kitchen and other common areas
- Room included in compensation; board (food) not included

This position is open to all qualified applicants, including youth (ages 15–30), and we encourage youth to apply.
Email resumes with references to:
[email protected]