Live-In Caregiver - Persons With Disabilities

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Room and board provided. Work in employer's/client's home. Employer's home. Tasks: Administer medications. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Feed or assist in feeding. Launder clothing and household linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties. Tend to emotional well-being of children. Supervise and care for children. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home. Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development. Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents. Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents. Target audience: Persons with a disability. School age (6 - 12 years). Experience with special needs children: Children with a mental health disability. Children with allergies. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD). Security and safety: Criminal record check. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Dependability. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Day. Overtime available. Other benefits: On-site amenities. On-site housing options. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).