Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
- Persons with a disability
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Reliability