family caregiver

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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.

Tasks:

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk.
• Change non-sterile dressings.
• Feed or assist in feeding.
• Provide companionship.
• Provide personal care.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Target audience:

Elderly.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Patience.
• Honesty.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.