Languages English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate; Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate

Experience 2 years to less than 3 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; Launder clothing and household linens; 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; 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

Adults; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with a disability; Females

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Medical exam; Criminal record check; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Scent free

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Vehicle supplied by employer; Willing to travel; Willing to travel cross-border; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer; Public transportation is not available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Location Information

Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Staff accommodation available; Staff accommodation provided; Room and board provided; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer

Personal Suitability

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