personal care attendant - home care
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Administer bedside and personal care Administer medications Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Change non-sterile dressings Feed or assist in feeding Launder clothing and household linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Provide companionship Provide personal care Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
Punctuality Dependability Flexibility Initiative Judgement Reliability Patience Honesty
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination