About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home.
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care.
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
- 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.
Target audience: Elderly.
Males.
Persons with physical disabilities.
Security and safety: Criminal record check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- Personal suitability: Punctuality.
- Client focus.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Reliability.
- Patience.
- Honesty.
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year.
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: Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .