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.