home-care worker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Relocation costs covered by employer.
• Employer's home.

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.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Launder clothing and household linens.
• Mend clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Walking.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).

Support for youths:

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .