Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Urban area
- Employer's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Mend clothing and linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
- Males
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience