Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assisting with Personal Hygiene: Helping with daily bathing, grooming, and dressing to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
• Monitoring Vital Signs: Regularly checking blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen levels to ensure stability and report any unusual changes to healthcare providers.
• Meal Preparation and Nutrition Support: Preparing meals that meet dietary restrictions, ensuring proper hydration and balanced nutrition to support kidney health.
• Medication Administration: Providing reminders or administering prescribed medications according to the schedule set by healthcare professionals, being mindful of any dietary or timing requirements.
• Supporting Mobility: Assisting the patient with moving around the home, getting in and out of bed, and using mobility aids if needed to prevent falls and injuries.
• Managing Symptoms: Monitoring for symptoms related to kidney failure, such as swelling, fatigue, or shortness of breath, and addressing discomfort as directed by medical guidelines.
• Emotional Support and Companionship: Offering companionship, engaging in conversations, and providing emotional support to help reduce anxiety and enhance mental well-being.
• Assistance with Dialysis Care: If the patient is undergoing dialysis, assisting with preparation for at-home dialysis or coordinating transportation to dialysis appointments.
• Ensuring a Clean Environment: Maintaining a clean and hygienic living space by helping with light housekeeping, laundry, and sanitizing areas to reduce infection risk.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Documenting daily activities, dietary intake, symptoms, and any changes in the patient's condition to report to healthcare providers and family members as needed.

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Males

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available