Oakville Caregiver

TheKey•Oakville, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

TheKey is actively seeking reliable, compassionate, and empathetic professionals to join our team as caregivers. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to deliver premium, in-home care to senior individuals, allowing them to safely and comfortably age in their own homes. TheKey is passionately committed to enabling seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. We strive to provide the highest level of care possible and believe that our caregivers are integral to accomplishing this mission. We equip our caregivers with the necessary resources and training to deliver exceptional care.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 Year of professional caregiving experience
Ability to communicate fluently in English (both verbal and written)
Ability to adapt to and prioritize client’s needs
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Willingness to learn and grow in an ever-changing industry
Clear vulnerable sector check (valid within 1 year)
Proof of eligibility to work in Canada
Minimum 2 professional references
2nd dose Covid Vaccine
Dynamic, punctual, reliable, optimistic, courteous, and proactive
Ability to reliably travel to client homes and office location(s)
Ability to safely perform client transfers with weight-bearing requirements, contingent upon client condition and needs
Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years of professional caregiving experience preferred
PSW, DSW, HSW license or International Nurse certification or 5-10 years of professional caregiving experience strongly preferred
CPR and First Aid

Responsibilities

Implementing personalized care plans that cater to the holistic needs of our clients.
Delivering outstanding care by assisting with various daily activities and managing the overall well-being of clients.
Treating clients like family and going above and beyond to improve their quality of life.
Managing activities of daily living (ADLs) and maintaining clients' autonomy.
Working primarily with the elderly in autonomous, semi-autonomous, and total care conditions.
Providing one-on-one support to clients, and potentially floor duty support to senior care residences.
Assisting a client with their ADLs and IADLs.
Assisting with personal care, hygiene, and grooming.
Assisting with toileting, incontinence pads, emptying a catheter bag.
Assisting with ambulation, transfers, lifts, repositioning, and exercises.
Meal preparation, feeding, and encouragement with nutrition.
Medication reminders.
Companionship and engagement.
Light housekeeping.
Regular communication, documentation, and feedback.
Implementing TheKey’s Balanced Care Method™.