Caregiver and Companion

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Lynn Atkinson CSIL Full time

We are seeking a dedicated Caregiver and Companion to join our team at Lynn Atkinson CSIL. In this role, you will provide personalized support to clients in the comfort of their own homes.

Job Description

This is a permanent position with 40 hours of work per week. The ideal candidate should have a secondary (high) school graduation certificate and at least 1 year of experience in a similar field. If you have equivalent experience, we encourage you to apply.

You will be responsible for administering bedside and personal care, medications, and assisting clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Other tasks include providing companionship, preparing and serving nutritious meals, shopping for food and household supplies, and performing light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

The successful candidate should possess excellent oral communication skills, be punctual, dependable, organized, and have initiative. A criminal record check and reference required.

Benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer

We estimate that the salary for this position will be around $45,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on location and experience.

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