Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Asset languages
- Tagalog
Work setting
- Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer medications
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Collect specimens
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Provide companionship
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Housekeeping activities
- Record vital signs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Health Care Aide Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Adaptability