Family Caregiver

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking

Personal suitability

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