Location: Simcoe, Ontario
Job Type: Part-time, Community
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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: Up-to-date CPR certification preferred.
Experience: Minimum one year of direct experience in in-home personal care or community-based home care. Experience with clients with acquired brain injuries, physical disabilities, mental health, or addictions is an asset.
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 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.