About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Asset languages: Tamil. Malayalam. Malay. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Room and board provided. Work in employer's/client's home. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Employer's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. 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. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Elderly. Females. Persons with physical disabilities. Cuisine specialties: South Indian. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Basic security clearance. Reference required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. To be determined. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Supports for visible minorities: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.