Senior Care Assistant Job

Employer: Private Household
Position: Senior Care Assistant
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Employment Address: Major Intersection: Queensway and Mavis
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases.
Salary: 21.00 CAD / hour
Contact: Please send resumes to [email protected] and include “Senior Care Assistant” in the email subject line

Duties:
• Daily Assistance: Help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene.
• Meal Preparation: Plan and prepare nutritious and customized meals to suit dietary needs.
• Companionship: Participate in friendly conversation, provide emotional support, and conduct engaging activities.
• Medication Reminders: Assist in the administration of medications and ensure the correct medication is taken on time under the general direction of a healthcare provider or other qualified professional.
• Mobility Support: Assist with walking, exercise, and transfers.
• Household Tasks: Light housekeeping such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Requirements:
• Completion of secondary school is required
• Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field is required
• First aid certification is required
• 1+ year of experience in taking care of family members in private homes, including caring for the elderly and during periods of incapacitation and convalescence
• Must be reliable and have excellent communication skills
• Must be nurturing, attentive, and have effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare nutritious meals
• Willing to provide routine health-related duties such as assisting in the administration of medications
• Flexible to work on weekends

Optional: accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. NOTE: This is NOT a condition of employment.