Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; 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

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Target Audience Adults; Elderly; Persons with a disability; Males

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Specific Skills

Shop for food and household supplies; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; 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; 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 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English