Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

Work in employer's/client's home

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target audience

Elderly

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty