Elder care Job in Newmarket, Ontario

A caring, fun loving and close knit family requires a live-out caregiver who is genuine, trustworthy and compassionate to care for a male patient, 73 years old, with Multiple System Atrophy. This job is situated in Newmarket close to a mall, community center, public transportation and major highways.

Requirements:
• PSW certified
• Valid CPR/First Aid at Health Care Professional Level
• Current Police Record Check

Desired Skills/Expertise
• Experience as a caregiver in a private home setting
• Experience working with elderly clients a must
• Experience working with Advanced Parkinson’s
• Experience caring for clients with physical limitations a must
• Experience with housekeeping duties (dishes, vacuuming etc....)
• Experience in using a Hoyer lift
• Comfortable and willing to work with other PSW's as patient is a 2 person transfer
• Post secondary education is an asset
• RN/RPN background a bonus

Job duties include but not limited to:
• Personal care and hygiene (bathing and daily skin care)
• Toileting (commode) and incontinence care
• Feed or assist with eating
• Medication Reminders
• Ability to follow care plan
• Valid and clean drivers license is an asset but not a requirement

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 3pm - 8pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7pm - 8pm
**Please note - we may be flexible with the schedule

Compensation: Salary; $15.00/hr