Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills

Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Launder clothing and household linens; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Administer medications; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Additional Skills Care for pets

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

Work Setting

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Target Audience

Adults; Young adults; Elderly; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Females; Persons with Alzheimer's disease

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Drug test; Criminal record check; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking

Work Location Information

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

Personal Suitability

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