Languages English

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Personal Support Worker 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; Launder clothing and household linens; Collect specimens; Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Change non-sterile dressings; Administer medications; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Target Audience

Adolescents; Adults; Terminally ill; Over 12 years; Elderly; Convalescent; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Females; Males; Persons with Alzheimer's disease

Security and Safety

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Willing to travel overnight; Travel expenses not paid by employer; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; 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; Various locations