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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Criminal record check; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience

Elderly; Persons with physical disabilities; Males

Work Setting

Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Weight Handling 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; 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; 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 2 years to less than 3 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Personal Support Worker Certificate

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English