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SENIORS NEED HELP TO STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE. THEY NEED US AND WE NEED YOU.
START A REWARDING JOB AS A CAREGIVER!
Experience the joy and personal satisfaction of working with seniors. Be matched to a few senior clients for weekly visits. If you have cared for an elderly person, professionally or personally we would love to talk with you. Men and women, young and older adults are needed and welcome to apply. You don't need a certificate to become a CAREGiver - you bring the heart, patience and reliability and we provide you with world class training and support to help you become a successful, professional caregiver.
CAREGIVER DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
*Companionship and building relationships
*Preparing a variety of nutritious, simple meals
*Light housekeeping
*Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming
*Care for those living with dementia
*Escorts on errands, shopping, appointments
*Engaging clients in activities (hobbies, games, crafts)
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A CAREGIVER :
*Energy and passion to care for seniors
*Excellent communication ability and congenial manner
*Ability to read, write and speak English at a high adult level
*Physical ability to perform routine household and personal care duties
*Full access to own vehicle and valid auto insurance
*Background checks: drivers abstract and criminal record check
*One full year experience driving in Saskatoon
*Ability to work at least 15 hours per week
SCHEDULING :
* Average 15-30 hr/wk
*Shifts - day, evening, weekend and overnight; minimum 3 hours; Tell us which days and times you can be scheduled.
*Our client's care needs change regularly and as such we do not guarantee caregivers any number of hours or a regular routine, so if you need a steady schedule and income this may not be the job for you.
BENEFITS:
* All required training is paid
* Wages increase as training is completed.
* Compensation includes mileage, vacation pay, WCB coverage.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not Applicable
Work Setting
- Home care and visiting care agency
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Sound discrimination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
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