Caregiver - Ontario (Bilingual English/Mandarin preferred)

About Aarris

At Aarris Homecare, we understand that our caregivers are our best asset and we care about the work that you do. If you’re passionate and committed to client well-being and are looking for a workplace that values your skills and work/life balance, we want to hear from you! 

Objective:

Caregivers can work independently in client homes or for a healthcare facility providing personal care to patients. They typically travel to a client's home and help them perform basic domestic tasks like cleaning and activities of daily living such as bathing and providing them with companionship and emotional support. 

Job Description:

• Provide clients with companionship, socialization, and mental stimulation 
• Transport clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene 
• Assistance with transfers & ambulation 
• Provide medication reminders
• Prepare and cook meals

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with dementia care; Alzheimer's; Parkinson's
• Empathy and the ability to care for the client’s social, emotional, physical, and mental needs
• Ability to respond to an emergency situation.
• Physical ability to reach with hands and arms. 
• Ability to carry, lift or pull up to 50 pounds, while avoiding injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting patients.
• Ability to occasionally push/pull objects up to 50 pounds and to bend/kneel to complete activities.
• Physical strength and stamina.

What we’re looking for:

• Committed to providing patients with high-quality care
• Strong interest in elderly care and memory impairment disorders
• Energetic and compassionate
• Team player and great communicator

What we offer:

• The flexibility to choose your schedule so you can prioritize the things in life that matter to you.
• To be part of a team that cares about the work that you do and strives to make sure you feel valued at work.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Opportunities for bonuses as you develop with us.
• Referral program- we want to know your friends if they’re as skilled as you are!
• 401K

• Current HCA (Preferred)
• CPR Certification