Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety Child welfare check; Criminal record check

Target Audience

Elderly; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with a disability; Females; Males

Weight Handling Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

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); Administer bedside and personal care; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English