personal care aide - home care

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• Care for pets
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target audience

• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 18 hours bi-weekly