Live-in Caregiver

**THORNBROOK HOMECARE**

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-In**

As an Independent Contractor Live-In Caregiver, you are to ensure the safety of your client and support their activities of daily living. A care plan customized to your clients’ needs will be created to provide you with guidance and support.

**You will remain in the home 24 hours a day, with an average of 10 working hours.**You are to assist your 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 and preferences.

You are to engage with your clients in suitable physical and mental activities to maximize their health potential. Accompany clients to appointments and errands allowing for safe transportation and social interaction. You are a Live-in caregiver can drive your client with a suitable consent on file. You are to maintain a record of the client’s 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.

**Duties 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, bedding 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

**Education**
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.
- Valid Driver's License with access to reliable vehicle required
- Ability to pay close attention and remain attentive to client at all hours of worktime.

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.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- 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 rewards

Unique employee recognition program

Excellent work-life balance

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $180.00 per day

Application question(s):

- What is your availability for work? Are you available to work on weekends?
- Please list the languages you speak and indicate your level of proficiency.

**Experience**:

- PSW/ Elderly Caregiver / Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- PSW Certificate (preferred)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (within 5 years) (preferred)
- TB Test Results (within 12 months) (preferred)
- CPR Certification (required)
- Driver's Licence with access to reliable vehicle (preferred)

Work Location: In person