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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The caregiver will provide client-centered support for individuals with acquired brain injuries, including medication administration, meal preparation, and household assistance. They are also responsible for facilitating recreational activities, monitoring client health, and ensuring safe transportation to appointments.
Job details
Location: GTA Job Type: Part-time About Us: At Key Metrix Inc, we specialize in providing individualized case and care management to survivors of traumatic injury.We believe clients deserve client and family-centred services within their homes and community. Location: GTA Job Description: We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Caregivers for clients with acquired brain injuries and physical disabilities. As a Caregiver, you will provide client-centered care in residential and community settings. Duties and Responsibilities: Administer medication as directed. Support clients with basic household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Participate in cleaning client apartments and maintaining a safe environment. Aid clients in meal planning and grocery shopping. Prepare and cook meals with adherence to safe food handling standards. Provide transportation and accompany clients to appointments. Monitor clients' physical and mental condition, reporting any changes. Document all care provided accurately and promptly. Facilitate physical, recreational, social, and educational activities. Recognize and respond to crisis and emergency situations appropriately. Ensure safe transportation practices, including possessing a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle. Provide input on client scheduling and program development. Operate office equipment and report any maintenance issues. Maintain knowledge of fire and emergency procedures. Perform other related duties as required. Working Conditions: May be exposed to infection, tobacco smoke, domestic pets and behaviorally difficult clients when in residential and/or community settings. Must be able to handle the working environment changes from one residential and/or community setting to the next. Experience & Qualifications Education: Minimum one-year PSW Certificate or equivalent. Experience: Minimum one year of direct experience in in-home personal care or community-based home care. Experience with clients with mental health, dementia or addictions is a must. Knowledge/Skills Required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in using tablet and/or smartphone technology. Ability to provide personal care effectively and safely. Strong time management, organizational, and coordination skills. Ability to problem-solve, maintain confidentiality, and work independently. Understanding of the needs of individuals with acquired brain injuries or physical disabilities. Conditions of Employment Must be willing to work overnight shifts as needed. Must be open to work weekends on rotation. Must hold a valid G2 or higher driver's license issued in Ontario and possess a reliable vehicle. Maintain current certifications as applicable. Willingness to work with clients of all ages. Possess a Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate. Ability to work flexible hours. Criminal record check required upon hiring.
What you’ll do
The caregiver will provide client-centered support for individuals with acquired brain injuries, including medication administration, meal preparation, and household assistance. They are also responsible for facilitating recreational activities, monitoring client health, and ensuring safe transportation to appointments.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum one-year PSW Certificate and have at least one year of direct experience in home or community-based care. A valid G2 or higher driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and current First Aid/CPR certification are mandatory.
Listed skills
- Personal Care · Preferred
- crisis intervention · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- Time management · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- First Aid · Preferred
- CPR · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Personal Support Worker
- Medication Administration
- Brain Injury Care
- Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
- Transportation
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- First Aid
- CPR
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Confidentiality
- Office Equipment
- Care Management
- Dementia
- Smartphone Operation
- Meal Planning And Preparation
- Neurotrauma
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Compassion
- Program Development
- Mental Health
- Communication
- Cooking
- Disabilities
- Emergency Procedures
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Home Health Care
- Caregiving
- Scheduling
- Coordinating
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Community Support Worker
- Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
- Companions and Valets
- Personal Care Aides
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides