Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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)
- Launder clothing and household linens
- 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
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
- Females
- Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player