Elder Care Job in Edmonton, Alberta

Personal care attendant Employer’s name: Panesar Family Employer’s Address: 42 Avenue, Edmonton, AB Location of work: Same as above Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Job Description: • Feed or assist in feeding, • Shop for food and household supplies, • Provide personal care, • Provide companionship, • Plan therapeutic diets and menus, • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, • Assist client with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene, • Launder clothing and household linens, • Assist in regular exercise, e.g. walk, • Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder), • Mend clothing and linens, • Administer medications/ vitamins, • Administer bedside and personal care, • Prepare and serve nutritious meals Work Setting: Employer´s Home Requirements: - Education: Completion of high school - Experience: At least a year of full-time experience as a caregiver is required - Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. - Credentials: Health Care Aide Certificate, First Aide Certificate are assets. - Weight Handling: Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs.) Salary: $17.00 to $18.00 hourly, 30 Hours per week. Important Information: -The caregiver will be responsible for the care of an elderly person with medical condition. The schedule will include shifts from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including breaks during the day from Monday to Friday. Flexibility on schedule is required, week-ends hours may be occasionally required in order to accommodate with the employer’s occasional needs. 2 days off per week, most commonly Saturday and Sunday. Apply by e-mail to: [email protected] , [email protected]