About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Room and board provided. Work in employer's/client's home. Employer's home. Tasks: Administer medications. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. 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. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Target audience: Elderly. Females. Males. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.