Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
 - or equivalent experience
 
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
 
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
 - Work in employer's/client's home
 
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Read the name and label of medication to the person receiving care
 - Assist client in bathing or other aspects of personal hygiene
 - Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
 - Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
 - Plan therapeutic diets and menus
 - Feed or assist in feeding
 - Provide companionship
 - Provide personal care
 - Shop for food and household supplies
 - Prepare and serve nutritious meals
 
Experience and Specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
 
Additional Information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
 - Reference required
 - Medical exam
 - Bondable
 
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
 
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
 - Combination of sitting, standing, walking
 - Physically demanding
 - Repetitive tasks
 
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
 
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
 - Client focus
 - Excellent oral communication
 - Flexibility
 - Initiative
 - Judgement
 - Organized
 - Reliability