Many jobs available for Live-in or Live-out caregivers in the Lower Mainland in the following areas:

• Tsawwassen - Elderly couple looking for a live-in caregiver.
  Duties: companionship, housekeeping, meal preparation. Caregivers with nursing background are preferred.
  Starting date: ASAP
• Coquitlam – Elderly looking for a live-in caregiver.
  Duties: companionship, housekeeping, light cooking.
  Starting date: ASAP
• Vancouver – Elderly looking for a part-time live-out caregiver.
  Duties: companionship, housekeeping.
  Starting date: ASAP
• Port Moody – Special needs male looking for a male live-in caregiver.
  Duties: companionship, light housekeeping.
  Starting date: ASAP

If you are interested to work as a caregiver please contact us at 604-298-6633 or email at info@paragonhomecare.ca

Elderly Seniors Vancouver

• Is it important to you that your loved one have a one-to-one relationship with his or her caregiver?
• Do you want to have total control over how your loved one is cared for?
• Do you want to know your family member is cared for at home when he or she is sick?
• Will you feel more comfortable if your loved one is in a familiar setting?
• Is the convenience of having someone to help your family member around the clock important ?

If your answer is “Yes” to any of the above, then the best option for your family is to hire a live-in caregiver.

The most important thing to remember when you make a decision about who will take care of your loved ones is that you can change your mind if it’s not working out. You’re never locked in.

A caregiver job is a demanding one because other people depend on the caregiver to make the difference in their quality of life. There is nothing more rewarding one can do than be able to positively touch other people’s lives. So before you take on a position to care of others, you should first take care of yourself to ensure that you are fit to perform your duties and take on your responsibilities.

A simple rule of thumb to live by, don’t Forget to Care for you. The people you are caring for depend on it.

Here are a few tips to help along the way:

Be wise – immunize

1. Caregivers are more at risks for infectious diseases such as colds and flu. A flu vaccine is a one step defense to be taken once a year.
2. Tetanus booster one every ten years will be a good second step.
3. Pneumococcal vaccination taken once will last a lifetime in most cases.

Don’t neglect yourself – respect your body

1. Tell your doctor if you feel depressed or nervous.
2. Take some time off if you are exhausted
3. Take time each day to do something for yourself, Listen to music, read or exercise
4. Eat healthy foods and don’t skip meals
5. Get a yearly check-up

And last but not least, don’t do it all yourself, get help and support from your family, friends or other professionals. Remember, Care giving can take a toll on you!