Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Staff accommodation available; Various locations; Willing to relocate

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience

Adults; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Persons with a disability; Females; Males

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 45 kg (100 lbs); Up to 9 kg (20 lbs); Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs); Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs); Between 81 and 100 kg (177-220 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; Launder clothing and household linens; Assist clients in water (i.e. pool); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; 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.)

Personal Support Worker Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate; Nursing Aide Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Intensive behavioural intervention Certification

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English