Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
- Remote location
- Room and board provided
- Rural area
- Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- 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
- Housekeeping activities
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Adults
- Elderly
- Females
- Persons with a disability
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- On-site housing options