Languages English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

Specific Skills

Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Launder clothing and household linens; Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Change non-sterile dressings; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Target Audience

Terminally ill; Elderly; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with a disability; Persons with Alzheimer's disease

Security and Safety Bondable; Criminal record check

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Travel expenses paid by employer; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Work Location Information Urban area; Various locations

Personal Suitability

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