Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate; CPR 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; 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); Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Administer bedside and personal care; Administer medications; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Weight Handling Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 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

Security and Safety Bondable; Reference required

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Willing to travel for extended periods; Travel expenses paid by employer

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; Overtime required

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home

Personal Suitability

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