home health care worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Mandarin.

Work site environment:

Non-smoking. Scent free.

Work setting:

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.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate.

Target audience:

Elderly. Females. Males.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Reference required.
• Medical exam.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day. Weekend.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.