Caregiver

Job summary

Provide compassionate care to clients in their homes, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Monitor and report changes in clients’ health and well-being, and provide companionship through meaningful activities.

Job details

The team at Home Instead has one goal in mind - to provide the best experience for our professional caregivers by providing flexible schedules, opportunities to grow your career further and rewarding work by enhancing the lives of aging adults in our community. Home Instead provides a variety of medical and non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care, and compassion. If you're looking to make a difference and work with a team that’s here to support you, join us today! Position: Caregiver Location: Nanaimo Compensation: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour Shifts: Mornings, Evenings, Nights & Weekends. Responsibilities Providing compassionate care to clients in their home setting. Assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene Medication management. Preparing meals and ensuring proper nutrition. Assisting with light housekeeping tasks Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health and well-being Companionship and engaging in meaningful activities with client. Requirements A clear criminal background and vulnerable sector check Reliable Transportation to work Valid completion of OFA First Aid Level 1 course Valid competition of FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent Compassionate, reliable, and patient demeanor Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Assets Previous caregiving experience Valid certifications or training in caregiving, personal support work, or related fields. Valid BC drivers license Benefits Competitive hourly rates Flexible scheduling options Training provided for specific client needs Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives Supportive and caring work environment Whether you're entering the field or bringing clinical experience, Home Instead offers meaningful work, professional development, and comprehensive training to support your transition into home care. If you are a caregiver looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you! Please apply here or on our website Caregiver Jobs Helping Seniors | Home Instead | Nanaimo, BC. Interviews will be conducted promptly, and successful candidates can start immediately. Please only apply if you reside within Canada. We do not offer LMIA at this time. Thank you for your interest in joining our team of dedicated caregivers. We look forward to welcoming you to the Home Instead Team and making a difference together in the lives of our clients.

What you’ll do

Provide compassionate care to clients in their homes, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Monitor and report changes in clients’ health and well-being, and provide companionship through meaningful activities.

Requirements

Applicants must pass a criminal background and vulnerable sector check, have reliable transportation, and hold valid OFA First Aid Level 1 and FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent credentials. They should be compassionate, reliable, patient, communicate effectively, and be able to work independently and as part of a team; caregiving experience and a valid BC driver’s license are assets.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Training Provided
• Career Development Opportunities
• Meaningful Work
• Supportive Work Environment

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Compassionate Care
• Assistance With Daily Living Activities
• Bathing And Dressing Assistance
• Personal Hygiene
• Medication Management
• Meal Preparation
• Nutrition Support
• Light Housekeeping
• Health Monitoring
• Companionship
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Independent Work
• Teamwork
• First Aid
• Food Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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