Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
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Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
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Perform other duties related to personal care
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Serve meal trays and feed patients
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Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
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Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
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Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
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Shop for food and household supplies
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Provide personal care
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Provide companionship
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Mend clothing and linens
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Launder clothing and household linens
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Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
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Administer bedside and personal care
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Feed or assist in feeding
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Administer medications
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Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
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Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
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Health Care Aide Certificate
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Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Work experience with special needs students
Additional information
Security and safety
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Basic security clearance
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Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Repetitive tasks
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Standing for extended periods
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Overtime required
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Punctuality
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.