Part-Time Live-In Caregiver – Persons With Disabilities in Richmond Hill
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training; Some university
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Health Care Aid Certificate; Home Support Attendant Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate
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Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
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Type of Clientele
Children; Adolescents; Convalescent; Seniors; Elderly; Persons with a mental health disability; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Terminally ill; Female; Male
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Children’s Ages
Newborn; 3 months to 1 year; Toddler to pre-school (1 – 3 years); Kindergarten age (4 – 5 years); School age (6 – 12 years); Over 12 years
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Specific Skills
Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Care for individuals and families; Supervise and care for children; Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Administer medications; Assist clients to walk; Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
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Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home; Urban area; Various locations
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Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is available
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Child welfare check
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Finding information; Computer use; Continuous learning
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Other Information
3 – 6 hours is a typical shift, many work more than one. Goal: engaging children in meaningful/fun activities in their home. Occasionally children are supported in activities in the community as well.