Companion/caregiver

**Overview**

**Responsibilities**
- Assist clients with daily living activities (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Monitor and record vital signs as needed to ensure clients' health is maintained.
- Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Support clients in home community care settings, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Drive clients to appointments, social events, or errands as required.
- Offer direct support in personal care homes or group homes, fostering a nurturing atmosphere.
- Implement individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs, including dementia care strategies.
- Maintain clear communication with family members and healthcare professionals regarding client progress and concerns.

**Qualifications**
- Previous experience in senior care or home care environments is preferred.
- Knowledge of vital signs monitoring and basic health assessments is beneficial.
- Familiarity with ADLs and personal care routines for seniors or individuals with disabilities.
- Experience providing dementia care or working in a personal care home setting is a plus.
- Ability to drive safely and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach to caregiving.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating reliability and professionalism.
- Must pass background checks as required by company policy.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve while developing valuable skills in the caregiving field. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $16.00-$17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person