Family Caregiver needed at Mississauga, ON, Canada
A family caregiver is an individual who provides paid/unpaid care and support to a loved one who may be elderly, disabled, or dealing with a chronic illness or medical condition. Family caregivers play a crucial role in assisting their relatives with various activities of daily living, such as personal care, medication management, household tasks, and emotional support.
The responsibilities of a family caregiver can vary widely depending on the needs of the care recipient. They may assist with mobility, accompany the individual to medical appointments, handle financial matters, and offer companionship. The caregiving role often involves a significant time commitment and may require learning new skills to meet the specific needs of the person receiving care.
Family caregivers contribute to the well-being and quality of life of their loved ones, and their efforts are often motivated by a sense of duty, love, and a desire to maintain the person’s independence and dignity.
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Duties
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Offer companionship
- Give special attention
- Purchase food and home necessities.
- Prepare and serve healthy meals.
Location: Mississauga, ON
Salary: 20.00 hourly / 35 hours per week
Type of employment: Permanent employment-Full time
Day, Evening, Night, Shift, On Call, Morning
Who is eligible to apply for this position?
The following individuals are eligible to apply:
Citizens of Canada and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
Other applicants that have or do not have a valid Canadian work visa.
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