Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

- Non-smoking

Work setting

- Work in employer's/client'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
- 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
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- First Aid Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

- Persons with Alzheimer's disease
- Adults




- Elderly

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced workplace
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Walking

Weight handling

- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Bonus
- Mileage paid

Other benefits

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program

📌 Personal care aide - home care (Vancouver)
🏢 Home Instead Senior Care
📍 Vancouver