home-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.
- Launder clothing and household 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.
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- First Aid Certificate.
- Personal Support Worker Certificate.
Target audience:
Elderly. Females.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Reference required.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.