06 Sep
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Mercedes Martha Maat
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Vancouver
06 Sep
Mercedes Martha Maat
Vancouver
Volunteer Experience · Work Experience · Work & Career
Company operating name: Mercedes Martha Maat
Location: 7288 Telegraph Trail, Langley, BC, Canada
Live in caregiver – Seniors – Full‑time position – Hours: 60 hours per week – Wage: $24.50 per hour
Responsibilities
- Provide live‑in, overnight supervision and hands‑on care for an elderly male who is wheelchair bound and has advanced Alzheimer’s disease
- Assist with toileting, including physical transfers between bed and wheelchair (175 lbs)
- Plan and prepare meals and special diets; feed or assist in feeding clients
- Perform basic cleaning duties including laundering soiled linens and clothing
- Assist with incontinence‑related clean‑up during the night
- Administer personal care such as moving, bathing, personal hygiene, dressing and undressing
- Ensure client safety and comfort during overnight hours
- Light housekeeping and tidying of common areas used
- Coordinate with family or medical professionals if emergencies arise
- Periodically drive client to medical appointments and run household errands such as prescription pick‑up and grocery shopping
Requirements
- Secondary school education is required
- Minimum of two (2) years of full‑time caregiver experience with seniors or individuals with Alzheimer’s disease
- Home‑management experience is required
- First Aid certification is required
- Must be physically able to lift and safely transfer a 175 lb individual
- Robust communication skills, patience and compassion in supporting individuals with memory loss and behavioral changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease
- Must be comfortable living in the home and working independently overnight
- Must be fluent in English (written & oral)
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be reliable, trustworthy and calm under pressure
- Must be eligible to work in Canada and provide proof of work authorization if applicable
Living Arrangement
- Private bedroom provided within the residence
- Shared access to kitchen and other common areas
- Room included in compensation; board (food) not included
📌 Live in Caregiver- Senior (Vancouver)
🏢 Mercedes Martha Maat
📍 Vancouver