home health care worker
About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Work in employer's/client'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. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Target audience: Elderly. Males. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Day.