Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills

Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Plan therapeutic diets and menus; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Launder clothing and household linens; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Target Audience Elderly; Persons with a disability; Females

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Reference required

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

Travel expenses paid by employer; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized; Punctuality