personal assistant - home care

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking.

Work setting:

Rural area. Work in employer's/client's home. Willing to relocate. 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.
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Cook.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate.
• Health Care Aide Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate.

Security and safety:

Reference required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
4. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

Day.