Hourly Rate: $35/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- About the Position
- We are seeking a patient, reliable, and personable caregiver to support an adult male living with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building a genuine, friendly relationship with the person they support while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. The goal is to create a comfortable, predictable daily rhythm that feels like a normal workday—with a balance of therapeutic activities, games, conversation, outings, and everyday activities.The caregiver will work closely with the primary family caregiver and follow established routines and instructions for daily care, physical and cognitive therapies, personal care, meals, and activities.
- Responsibilities
- Follow the established daily and weekly schedule and care routines consistently.
- Assist with prescribed physical and cognitive exercises as demonstrated by the family and/or therapists.Provide medication assistance using pre-sorted medication organizers, including monitoring blood sugar, handing medications to the client, providing water, and observing to ensure medications are safely swallowed.Assist with personal care and activities of daily living as needed.Prepare meals and snacks according to established preferences and instructions.Provide light housekeeping related to the client's care and daily activities.Encourage and participate in appropriate recreational activities, games, conversation, and outings.Maintain a safe and supportive home environment and appropriately use existing mobility equipment.Provide consistent supervision and support when needed to help maintain safety.Communicate professionally and objectively with the client and family.Take direction well and consistently follow family- and therapist-established care protocols.Maintain clear communication with the primary family caregiver regarding the client's day, activities, and any concerns.
- The ideal candidate is:
- Proficient in englishPatient, dependable, and kind.Friendly and comfortable developing a casual, natural rapport with an adult client.Professional while still being warm, personable, and relaxed.Comfortable following established routines and taking direction from the family and care team.Attentive to safety and detail.Comfortable assisting with physical and cognitive exercises.Adaptable and able to balance therapeutic activities with everyday activities, games, conversation, and outings.Able to maintain a positive, respectful environment without unnecessary confrontation.Experience working with adults with TBI, neurological conditions, or similar care needs is strongly preferred.Occasional schedule adjustments may be needed when the client has appointments or other activities.
- Required Documents (Mandatory for Consideration)All applicants must be able to provide the following:First Aid Training Certificate (must be valid / not expired)Criminal Record Check (must be issued within the last 3 months)Government-issued ID (National ID or Passport)Applications without these documents may not be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Licence/Certification:
- PIC with the vulnerable sector check (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
