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; Certificate of Conduct; Personal Support Worker Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate; Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Geriatric Certificate; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course

Experience 1 year to less than 2 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; Launder clothing and household linens; Collect specimens; Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Feed or assist in feeding; Demonstrate infant care to new parents; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Experience with Special Needs Children Assistance with mobility

Additional Skills Care for pets

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Target Audience

Adolescents; Adults; Young adults; Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years); Terminally ill; School age (6 - 12 years); Over 12 years; Newborn (including expecting mother); Infant (3 months - 11 months); Elderly; Convalescent; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Females; Males; Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years); Persons with Alzheimer's disease

Security and Safety

Bondable; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel regularly; Willing to travel overnight; Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Remote location; Various locations

Personal Suitability

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