Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Will train
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Employer's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Health Care Aide Certificate
Experience and specialization
Experience with special needs children
- Assistance with mobility
Additional information
Security and safety
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Walking
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
Benefits
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits