Salary 18.25 hourly / 40 hours per week

Terms of employment

• Permanent employment
• Full time

Schedule Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adults
• Persons with a disability
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Young adults

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits