Attendant For Persons With Disabilities - Home Care

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Care for pets
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Males
• Persons with a disability

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player