Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Staff accommodation available, Urban area, Work in employer’s/client’s home, Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Administer bedside and personal care. Assist clients in water (i.e. pool). Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder). Change non-sterile dressings.Feed or assist in feeding. Launder clothing and household linens. Mend clothing and linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Elderly
Females
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Walking. Weight handling. Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Punctuality, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication
Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability