Caregiver Canada

Live-in Caregiver Needed in Vancouver

Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:51:53 +0000

Elderly lady living by herself looking for a live-in caregiver for Saturday and Sunday. Good salary offered.
Please reply with your resume info@paragonhomecare.ca

Live-in Caregiver needed in West Vancouver

Admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:30:05 +0000

Elderly couple living in West Vancouver looking for a live-in caregiver. The lady has Alzheimer, therefore, experienced caregivers are preferred. Duties: personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation. If you are interested in this live-in position, please contact us by email at info@paragonhomecare.ca

Have A Wonderful Mother’s Day!

Admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:04:50 +0000

“God could not be everywhere and therefore he made Mothers…”

Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers and Grandmothers all over the world.

Elderly located in Vancouver looking for a live-in caregiver

Admin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:54:22 +0000

General Requirements of Job

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

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;
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;
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;
demonstrate flexibility and understanding in accommodating the care required at various times during the week;
live and support the North American culture that exists in the home;
recognize that the care giving needs to be met will evolve, vary and increase over time; and
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:

work a 40-hour week under an averaging agreement over a period of 4 weeks;
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*;
provide 24 hour care should that be necessary*;
substitute working days by agreement for statutory holidays, if required*;
infrequent lifting and transferring of persons as may be required;
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;
provide first aid services;
manage and be aware of existing allergies;
prepare three meals per day and any snacks required for two persons (and any visitors and guests);
do laundry as required (regular and emergent);
iron clothing as required;
shop for groceries and stock the cupboards on a regular basis;
vacuum the house once a week or on an emergent basis;
wash tile floors once a week (bathrooms and kitchen);
perform other related duties as assigned;

* As per the Employment Standards Act of British Columbia

Conditions of the Job

The minimum standards of the Employment Standards Act of British Columbia govern this position.
No smoking is permitted.
Room and board in the amount of $325.00 per month will be deducted from the gross wages paid.
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.

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

Do You Enjoy Taking Care of Elderly People? Call us at 604.298.6633.

Admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:11:28 +0000

Elderly person located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, looking for a live-in caregiver. Duties are personal care, meal preparation. Starting date: as soon as possible. If you enjoy taking care of elderly people and have the experience, please contact us at 604.298.6633 or via email info@paragonhomecare.ca.
For more info check our website: ParagonHomeCare.ca

Entrance to Stanley Park – Priceless Picture

Admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:29:21 +0000

: Entrance to Stanley Park, the Lions Gate bridge was not yet built so there is no causeway through the park.
The Burrard Yacht Club building still stands today.

“What can I do to prevent getting dementia when I am older?”, “How can I sharpen my memory?”

Admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:42:47 +0000

A Free Community Event

“Where did I put my keys?”

A seminar on healthy cognitive aging

Noah Silverberg, Ph.D., R.Psych.

Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Participants should come away with answers to questions such as “Am I losing it?”, “What can I do to prevent getting dementia when I am older?”, “How can I sharpen my memory?”

Dr. Silverberg will discuss: (a) the difference between normal and pathological cognitive aging,
(b) lifestyle factors that promote healthy cognitive aging,
(c) effective treatments for age-related memory loss and cognitive decline.

Time & Place: Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 3:00-4:30 pm, New Apostolic Church, 3895 Albert Street, Burnaby.

Who Should Attend: Middle-aged and older adults with an interest or concern about their current or future brain health, or that of a loved one.

Ticketing: Seating is first come, first served.

Elderly lady in Burnaby looking for a caregiver

Admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:22:34 +0000

Elderly lady in Burnaby looking for two live-in caregivers, each one to work three and a half day. The candidate should have a medical background and experience dealing with people suffering from dementia.
Very good salary is offered.
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Interested candidates should come to our office to apply.

Looking for a job to take care of elderly people?

Admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:23:22 +0000

We have many jobs available in Vancouver area. Contact us at info@paragonhomecare.ca or 604.298.6633.

Elderly lady in Vancouver, living by herself needs a Cantonese speaking live-in caregiver.
Duties: companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping.
Starting date: as soon as possible.

Elderly gentleman looking for a live-in caregiver.
Duties: companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping.
Starting date: as soon as possible.

Elderly lady in Burnaby looking for two live-in caregivers.
Duties: personal care, companionship.
Starting date: as soon as possible.

Many jobs available for Live-in Caregivers

Admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:03:49 +0000

Work with a family that appreciates your work. CALL: 604-298-6633.

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

Burnaby - Elderly looking for a live-in caregiver.
Duties: care for the elderly is first priority, housekeeping, meal preparation.
Starting date: ASAP

Surrey – Disabled person looking for a live-in caregiver.
Offering top salary, no cooking required.
Duties: complete care of the disabled person.
Starting date: ASAP

Surrey- 2 live-in caregivers needed for a disabled person.
Each one will work 3 1/2 days per week. no cooking required.
Duties: complete care of the disabled person.
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