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The live-in caregiver will provide daily care to a person with Brittle Diabetes.
Duties:
- Prepare meals based on prescribed diet.
- Monitor the food, blood glucose level and insulin of the disabled person.
- Accompany the disabled person to medical appointments.
- Assist the person in administering medication.
- Maintain an orderly, safe and health environment.
- Perform light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, laundry and cooking.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Specific Skills
- Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Care for pets
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Room and board provided
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Experience with Special Needs Children
- Diabetes