Live-in Caregiver
Since 1995 Thornbrook Home Care Inc. has been helping our client’s live life on their own terms with compassionate care from our dedicated caregivers. We have a unique relationship with our Caregivers that offers the opportunity to have a flexible work schedule and rewarding career!
We offer opportunities for live-in care, nurses (RPN/RN), and personal care workers.
Job Expectations for the services as a Live-InDuties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the emotional, spiritual and physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent on an ongoing basis.
- Morning Duties may include assist with personal hygiene, skin care, mouth care and general routine as required.
- Assist the client with all meal preparation, planning with all meals and snacks throughout the day.
- Beware of medical history and any allergies
- Assist with household duties - examples are laundry, vacuum, beddings and keeping a clean, tidy environment.
- Provide companionship, create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth personal interests and hobbies.
- Perform errands as needed (e.g., groceries) as well as accompanying the client to medical appointments as requested
- Remind clients to review daily range of motion exercises.
- Charting progress notes daily with any changes in the clients’ conditions, bowel routine, skin breakdowns and significant changes
- Notify case manager of any client and family concerns promptly.
- Make sure emergency sheet is up to date and DNR in place.
- Cell phones are to be used for emergency only and keeping them on vibrate or mute while working with the client. Client comes first!
Completion of formal, accredited caregiver training program and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience would be an asset, but not required. Strong knowledge of the principles of caregiving as well as well as customer service are essential.
Training can be provided where needed.
Other Skills and Abilities
First Aid, CPR, Personal Caregiver Certification or equivalent. Ability to pay close attention and remain attentive to client at all hours of worktime.Fluent in Filipino would be an asset.
Thornbrook Home Care is growing and we are looking for caring and dedicated people- LIKE YOU, who want to help our community members stay home while maintaining their dignity and independence in a safe, nurturing environment.
POSITIONS:- Home Making
- Caregiving
- Nursing
- Companionship
- Live-In or Live-Out
- Immediate work
- Opportunity to be a Vendor/Agent
- Flexible hours (work-life balance)
- Experience
- One to One care
- Safe and Fun work environment (Team Driven)
Want to make a difference in your community?
We are looking for caring and dedicated caregivers to share their expertise and amazing customer service skills with families and clients looking to age at home with dignity and independence. We offer a unique partnership with our Caregivers and only work with the best in the industry!
Who are we looking for?Personal Caregivers, Personal Support Workers PSW
Nurses
Our Agents enjoy: Self-driven flexible work schedule
Internal rewardsUnique employee recognition program
Excellent work-life balance
Role of the Live-In / Caregiver
As a Live-In Caregiver you are to ensure the safety of your client and support their activities of daily living. Our nurse care managers will create a care plan customized to your clients’ needs and provide you with guidance and support.You will remain in the home 24 hours a day, with an average of 10 working hours. Assist clients with personal hygiene, oversee medication administration, maintain a clean and tidy household, plan meals, purchase groceries and prepare nutritious meals based on the client's needs.
Engage client with suitable physical and mental activities to maximize their health potential. Accompany clients to appointments and errands allowing for safe transportation and social interaction. As a Live-in caregiver should you require to drive your client, a waiver is required to be signed on file.You are to maintain a record of the client’ health status, alerting the office of any changes in clients health condition.
The environment must include a separate sleeping accommodation/sleeping area for the caregiver.Education: Completion of formal, accredited caregiver training program and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience would be an asset. Strong knowledge of the principles of caregiving as well as well as customer service are essential.
Training can be provided where needed.
Great hours, competitive pay rates, and supportive team of health care professionals. Please contact me directly for more informationTo be eligible to apply for this position you must live in the Greater Toronto Area and be legally entitled to work in Canada
Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $180.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- Filipino (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CPR Certification (required)
- PSW Certification (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person