Languages English

Education

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

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Certificate of Conduct; Personal Support Worker Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate; Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Core competencies for public health in Canada Course; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Geriatric Certificate; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course

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; Mend clothing and linens; Launder clothing and household linens; Collect specimens; Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Demonstrate infant care to new parents; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Experience with Special Needs Children Assistance with mobility

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Target Audience

Adolescents; Adults; Young adults; Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years); Terminally ill; School age (6 - 12 years); Over 12 years; Infant (3 months - 11 months); Elderly; Convalescent; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Females; Males; Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years); Persons with Alzheimer's disease

Security and Safety

Bondable; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Remote location; Various locations

Personal Suitability

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