Personal Care Provider-Home Care

Job requirements:

• Languages - English

• Education -At least Secondary (high) school graduation  certificate or equivalent 

• Experience-1 year to less than 2 years

• Security and Safety-Medical exam, Criminal record check, Reference required

• Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Public transportation is available

• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities-Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Repetitive tasks

• Work Location Information-Work in employer's/client's home

• Work Site Environment-Non-smoking

• Personal Suitability-Punctuality, Organized, Effective interpersonal skills, Dependability, Flexibility, Initiative, Excellent oral communication, Judgement, Reliability, Client focus

• Specific Skills:

• • Assist to administer medications, bedside and personal care, launder clothing and household linens, assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk, assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder),collect speciments, prepare simple meals, feed or assist in feeding,  shop for food and household supplies, provide personal care, change non sterile dressing, provide companionship, perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.

• Target Audience- Persons with an intellectual disability, Persons with physical disabilities, Elderly

• Weight Handling-Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

• Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)-CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate