Elder Care Job in St. Catharines, Ontario

Employers: William and Karen F Employers’ Address: Hwy #55 and 4 Mile Creek Rd., Virgil ON Work Location: Same as above Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Job Description: • Feed or assist in feeding • Change non-sterile dressings • Shop for food and household supplies • Provide personal care • Provide companionship • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties • Perform light gardening • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene • Launder clothing and household linens • Collect specimens • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk • Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder) • Administer medications • Administer bedside and personal care • Prepare and serve nutritious meals Requirements: -Education: Some secondary school -Experience: At least a year of full-time experience as a caregiver or personal care attendant is required Salary: $16.95 to $18.00 hourly, 30 to 44 Hours per week Important Information: - The personal care attendant will be responsible for the care of an elderly couple: an 70-year old man that suffered a heart attack and needs daily care, and a 66-year old woman who is a cancer survivor having a kidney tumor removed by surgery, she also suffers from lumbar spine arthritis. - Schedule usually will be 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Monday to Friday. Some weeks the worker will be required to work on Saturdays with Wednesdays off, and work on Sundays with Thursdays off. Flexibility in schedule is required. - Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Apply by e-mail to: [email protected] Apply by fax: 905-646-...