Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills

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; 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

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; Elderly; Persons with a disability

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

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

Personal Suitability

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