Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
- Urban area
- Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
- Bondable
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
- Walking
Weight handling
- Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit