Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
- 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
- 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
- Cook
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
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Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty