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; Staff accommodation available; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses not paid by employer; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Bondable; Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Drug test; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience

Adults; Elderly; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with a disability; Males; Persons with Alzheimer's disease

Weight Handling Between 81 and 100 kg (177-220 lbs)

Other Languages Tagalog

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; Collect specimens; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Change non-sterile dressings; Administer medications; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Experience Will train

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate; Geriatric Certificate

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English