Home Care Aide and Alzheimer's Caregiver

We are looking for a reliable, warm, and experienced person to accompany a person with Alzheimer's disease at home. The position involves providing quality personal care and support with household tasks in a calm and secure environment, promoting the well-being and dignity of the assisted person.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist the person with personal hygiene (toilet, bath, basic care)
• Help with dressing
• Manage and track medication according to the prescribed schedule
• Prepare meals considering specific dietary needs
• Perform general household cleaning (kitchen, bathroom, living areas)
• Do laundry and maintain clothing and bedding
• Provide a reassuring and kind presence, taking into account the particularities of Alzheimer's disease (routine, adapted communication, management of anxiety or confusion)
• Be available to work approximately 40 hours per week for about 6 weeks per year

Requirements

• Previous experience as a home care aide or in a similar role (mandatory)
• Health care training or certification as a home care aide (DEP or AEC, an asset)
• Good ability to manage medications safely and rigorously
• Sense of organization, autonomy, and reliability
• Excellent communication and caregiving skills
• Patience, empathy, and discretion
• Verifiable professional references
• Confirmed availability according to the requested schedule (1 weekend every 2 weeks + 1-2 evenings per week)
• Up-to-date or available criminal record check
• Valid work permit
• Valid driver's license
• Assets
• Training in Alzheimer's care or neurocognitive disorders
• Experience with complex medication or pill organizers
• Certification in RCR / first aid, PDSB
• Culinary experience or knowledge of specific diets (modified texture, diabetes, etc.)
• Personal Qualities Sought
• Kindness, patience, and respect for people with cognitive impairments
• Sense of responsibility and discretion
• Ability to adapt to behaviors related to the disease
• Punctuality and reliability
• Location: On-site