Live-in Caregiver and Companion

Looking for a trustworthy, active, dedicated and responsible person (or a couple) to move into this home and provide support as a full-time live-in caregiver. Please note that this a 24 hours / 7 days per week role. You will be required to ensure supervision EVERY DAY.

The middle-aged individual you will support has cognitive, visual and speech challenges. This individual is out-going, cheerful, caring and energetic. Their interests include sports, enjoying the outdoors and music. You will need to be attentive, engaging, have an eye for detail and exhibit a commitment to always making the individual's health and safety your priority. The individual is very active in the community and really wants someone whose energy matches theirs! Living with this individual you will be tasked to preserve their independence wherever possible, despite their challenges.

In general, your role will breakdown as follows:

30% Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (including Hygiene maintenance/Grooming/Medication Administration/Clothing, etc)

20% Food Planning, Cooking, Dining together

20% Social Activity / Entertainment planning and participating

10% Laundry

10% Transportation

5% Home Organization

5% Administrative Tasks: paying bills, scheduling and attending doctor’s appointments, calendaring.

You should have at least 2 years of experience in a caregiver role with adults, strong organizational and people management skills, be a self-starter with awareness of safety and physical challenges associated with visually and cognitively impaired and a willingness to be active in the community to diversify this individual’s days.

Certification in CPR and First Aid necessary (will train). Vehicle with a clean and valid driver's license important. NON SMOKERS ONLY. Attractive nontaxable difficulty of care monthly stipend.