About this role
· Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
· Work Location: Private residence, Edmonton, Alberta
· Position: Live-in Caregiver
· Accommodation: Room and board provided
· Job Description
· We are seeking a dedicated, flexible, compassionate, and caring female live-in caregiver to look after our elderly parents, who have disabilities and chronic illnesses. The successful candidate must be dependable, patient, and committed to providing quality personal care and companionship.
· This is a live-in position requiring the caregiver to reside in the family home and be available on an on-call basis outside regular working hours, as needed. Room and board will be provided.
· Education and Experience
· • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
· • 1 to less than 7 months of relevant caregiving experience.
· Main Duties and Responsibilities
· • Administer bedside and personal care.
· • Administer medications as directed.
· • Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
· • Assist with regular physical activities, including walking and exercise.
· • Feed or assist clients with feeding when necessary.
· • Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
· • Cook meals according to dietary requirements.
· • Launder clothing and household linens.
· • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
· • Provide companionship and emotional support.
· • Assist with daily personal care and living activities.
· Certificates and Qualifications
· • First Aid Certificate.
· • CPR Certificate.
Experience and specialization
· • Experience caring for elderly individuals.
· • Experience assisting persons with disabilities.
· • Experience supporting individuals with chronic illnesses is an asset.
· Security and Safety Requirements
· • Criminal record check.
· • Vulnerable Sector Check.
· • Immunization records.
· Transportation
· • Public transportation is available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
· • Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel.
· • Combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
· • Physically demanding work.
· • Repetitive tasks.
· • Ability to stand for extended periods.
· • Ability to work under pressure.
· • Ability to handle weights between 61 and 80 kg (133–176 lbs).
Personal suitability
· • Punctual and dependable.
· • Client-focused and compassionate.
· • Excellent oral communication skills.
· • Flexible and adaptable.
· • Takes initiative and demonstrates good judgment.
· • Well-organized and reliable.
· • Efficient interpersonal skills.
· We welcome applicants who are compassionate, responsible, and genuinely committed to providing respectful and attentive care to elderly individuals.