Languages English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Specific Skills

Shop for food and household supplies; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Plan therapeutic diets and menus; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Mend clothing and linens; Launder clothing and household linens; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Administer medications; 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)

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

Security and Safety

Bondable; Medical exam; Criminal record check; Reference required

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized; Punctuality