Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Bondable; Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Medical exam; Drug test; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

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

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Experience with Special Needs Children Assistance with mobility

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); Administer bedside and personal care; 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 7 months to less than 1 year

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 yearor equivalent experience

Languages English