Education
College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Staff accommodation available. 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. Collect specimens. Feed or assist in feeding. Launder clothing and household linens. Mend clothing and linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Plan therapeutic diets and menus. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Elderly
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
Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
Parking available