Languages English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills

Shop for food and household supplies; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Administer medications; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Work Setting

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Target Audience

Elderly; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with a disability; Females; Males; Persons with Alzheimer's disease

Security and Safety Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability; Organized; Punctuality