Caregiver Canada

General Requirements of Job

The general requirements to be met for this Caregiver position are :

1. live and work within the private household of the employer and provide care and support without supervision for employer and his spouse, who are elderly and have disabilities;
2. speak English at a level that allows the Caregiver to function independently in a home setting, such as to contact emergency services if required, understand labels on medication, and communicate with persons outside the home;
3. anticipate the needs of the persons (two seniors) in the home as to the level of care required by them and to be supportive, recognizing at all times the dignity and the self respect of the individual;
4. demonstrate flexibility and understanding in accommodating the care required at various times during the week;
5. live and support the North American culture that exists in the home;
6. recognize that the care giving needs to be met will evolve, vary and increase over time; and
7. meet, from time to time, to review mutual needs and level of service being required of the Caregiver (the work relationship between the Caregiver and the Employer is important to cultivate).

Brief Description of Care Required

The following components of care are required / will be required to varying degrees over time:

• personal care (light & heavy duty, foot care, hand care, grooming)
• rehabilitation (strokes, injuries, surgical recovery)
• nursing (wellness care)
• home support (meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, shopping, outings)
• special needs (family, respite, companionship)

Specific Requirements of Job

The specific requirements to be met for this Caregiver position are to:

1. work a 40-hour week under an averaging agreement over a period of 4 weeks;
2. provide coverage on a weekend if and when required and work extra time that may be required, subject to extra pay or time off in lieu*;
3. provide 24 hour care should that be necessary*;
4. substitute working days by agreement for statutory holidays, if required*;
5. infrequent lifting and transferring of persons as may be required;
6. obtain a driver’s licence (50% of the costs incurred will be financed by the employer) and drive the employer’s vehicle as may be required from time to time in the role of Caregiver;
7. provide first aid services;
8. manage and be aware of existing allergies;
9. prepare three meals per day and any snacks required for two persons (and any visitors and guests);
10. do laundry as required (regular and emergent);
11. iron clothing as required;
12. shop for groceries and stock the cupboards on a regular basis;
13. vacuum the house once a week or on an emergent basis;
14. wash tile floors once a week (bathrooms and kitchen);
15. perform other related duties as assigned;

* As per the Employment Standards Act of British Columbia

Conditions of the Job

1. The minimum standards of the Employment Standards Act of British Columbia govern this position.
2. No smoking is permitted.
3. Room and board in the amount of $325.00 per month will be deducted from the gross wages paid.
4. The following deductions will be made from the Caregiver’s pay and will be remitted to the proper federal government authority:

• • Income tax;
  • Employment insurance; and
  • Canada Pension Plan.

1. The minimum wage in British Columbia will be in effect – currently $8.75 per hour.