Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Room and board provided; Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Willing to travel; Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Immunization records; Criminal record check; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience Adults; Persons with a disability; Females

Weight Handling Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Additional Skills Care for pets

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; Launder clothing and household linens; Collect specimens; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); 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

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

First Aid Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate

Education

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

Languages English