We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, patient, and dedicated CAREGIVER to provide personal support, companionship, and assistance with daily living to a 84-year-old man living with dementia in a private household in Milton, Ontario.
The ideal candidate will be mature, trustworthy, respectful, and experienced in caring for seniors, particularly individuals living with dementia, cognitive impairment, and mobility limitations. As a caregiver you will play an important role in supporting the client’s day-to-day routines, ensuring his comfort and safety, preparing meals, assisting with mobility and personal care, providing companionship, and helping maintain a clean and organized home environment.
We are looking for someone who is kind, dependable, attentive, patient, and committed to providing high-quality care. If you have a genuine interest in providing compassionate home support, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities of this position:
· Assist with activities of daily living, including morning and bedtime routines and other personal support as required.
· Provide compassionate care and supervision to an elderly individual living with dementia.
· Prepare and serve nutritious meals in accordance with the client’s prescribed dietary requirements and preferences.
· Provide safe mobility assistance in and around the home.
· Take him for walks in the neighbourhood twice a day.
· Assist with exercise routines as directed by healthcare professionals.
· Provide companionship, emotional support, conversation, and appropriate social interaction.
· Encourage appropriate activities that promote mental stimulation, engagement, and quality of life.
· Accompany to medical appointments
· Maintain a calm, respectful, and reassuring environment, particularly when the client experiences confusion or changes associated with dementia.
· Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the client and the client’s family and respect the privacy of the household at all times.
· Perform routine light housekeeping duties related to the client’s care like Changing bed linens and making the bed, washing, drying, folding, and ironing laundry, keeping the client’s bedroom and washroom clean, neat, and well-aired, maintaining a safe and uncluttered living environment, running occasional care related errands.
Other requirements:
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Police background check required
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Job Type: Permanent, full-time position
Salary: $21 per hour for 35-40 hours per week. 2 days off per week. Days of work could vary depending on care needs.
30 days paid vacation
Overtime: 1.5 times the wages after 44 hours per week
Experience: 7 months to 1 year experience as a Caregiver or related occupation.
Education: Secondary School. Training /Caregiver programs in elderly care/home support will be an asset.
Additional Information
The position involves working in a private household.
You must be comfortable assisting an individual with dementia.
The role requires a high level of trust, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment.
Interested candidates please respond to nijjar_s@outlook.com