About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home. 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. Launder clothing and household linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Developmental services worker (DSW) Training. Target audience: Elderly. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs). Between 81 and 100 kg (177-220 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.