Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information

Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Staff accommodation provided; Room and board provided; Willing to relocate

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Immunization records; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry; Reference required

Target Audience Persons with physical disabilities

Work Setting

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

Weight Handling Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Additional Skills Care for pets

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; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Administer medications; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Experience 5 years or more

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

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

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English