Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Scent free

Work setting

• Employer's home

Responsibilities

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
• Cook
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females
• Males

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty