Specialism: NEWCOMER

Home child care provider 

Job details

•               Location: Vaughan, ON L4H 2A6

•               Work location: On site

•               Salary: $20.85 hourly / 40 hours per week

•               Terms of employment: Term/Contract; Full time

•               Starts as soon as possible

•               1 vacancy

 

 

Languages:

English

 

Education:

•               Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

 

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year

 

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

 

Work setting

•               Employer’s home

•               Work in employer’s/client’s home

 

Responsibilities/Tasks

•               Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

•               Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

•               Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties

•               Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens

•               Bathe, dress and feed child

•               Discipline child according to the methods requested by the parents

•               Instruct child in personal hygiene and social development

•               Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home

•               Organize, activities such as games and outings for child

•               Prepare and serve nutritious meals

•               Supervise and care for child

•               Take child to and from school and to appointments

•               Tend to emotional well-being of child

•               Help child with homework

 

Additional information

 

Weight handling

•               Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

 

Personal suitability

•               Excellent oral communication

•               Flexibility

•               Initiative

•               Judgement

•               Organized

•               Reliability

•               Time management

•               Patience

•               Honesty

 

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

•               a Canadian citizen

•               a permanent resident of Canada

•               a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

 

How to apply

• By Direct Apply

• By email:  cdeleonfam@yahoo.com

Employer Name: Heena Prasad’s Professional Services

Job Location: 54 Coachlight Crescent, Brampton, ON, L6P 2Y6

Job Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

No. of Positions: 1

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (30 hours/ week)

Language Requirements: English

Wages: $38/hour

Contact Person’s name, email address: Heena Mckoy, heenaprasad@hotmail.com

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Perform nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake and conducting specimen collection
• Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects
• Monitor patients’ progress, evaluate and document effectiveness of nursing interventions and collaborate with appropriate members of health care team
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional health in accordance with established nursing care standards.
• Develop and implement a personalized care plan in collaboration with the Family physician and/or family members, ensuring it reflects the patient’s current condition and evolving needs.

• Regularly measure and document the patient’s vital signs, including blood pressure, blood glucose levels, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
• Observe, report, and record any changes in the patient’s condition or behavior, including signs of mood swings, depression, distress, infection, or complications.

• Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, injectable, topical, etc.) according to schedule and physician’s instructions.
• Monitor for potential side effects or adverse reactions of medications and report findings to the physician or appropriate healthcare provider.
• Maintain an accurate log of all medications administered.

• Support the patient with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and dressing.
• Assist with mobility, repositioning, transfers and use of assistive devices to ensure safety and comfort.

• Monitor dietary intake and ensure the patient receives meals in accordance with their nutritional plan.
• Document nutritional and fluid consumption and report any concerns to the family members and/or family physician.

• Assist in collecting specimens such as urine, stool, sputum for laboratory testing as ordered.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures such as glucose testing, urinalysis, or wound swab collection, ensuring proper documentation and handling when requisitioned by family physician.

• Educate the patient and their family members on managing chronic conditions, medications, dietary needs, and infection control practices.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to the patient to promote mental well-being and reduce anxiety or depression.

• Ensure the home environment is safe and free of hazards to minimize the risk of falls or injuries.
• Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid or CPR if needed until professional help arrives.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all care provided, patient observations, medication records, and care plan updates.
• Liaise with physicians, specialists, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers as necessary to coordinate patient care.
• Provide regular updates to family members and address any questions or concerns regarding the patient’s condition.

• Set up, operate, and maintain medical equipment such as mobility aids, blood glucose monitors, or blood pressure monitors as required.
• Instruct family members in the safe use of any essential medical equipment.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

·         Attention to detail

·         Physically demanding

·         Standing for extended periods

·         Work under pressure

Credentials

·         Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

·         CPR Certificate

·         First Aid Certificate

·         Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination

Personal Suitability

·         Dependability

·         Accurate

·         Flexibility

·         Initiative

·         Judgement

·         Organized

·         Reliability

Security and safety

·         Criminal record check

·         Driving record check (abstract)

·         Immunization records

·         Tuberculosis test

·         Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

·         Valid driver’s licence

·         Own vehicle

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Atleast One to Less than seven months of related work experience is preferred

·         Completion of a vocational, college or other approved program for licensed practical nurses is required.

·         Registration with a regulatory body is required