Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

- Arabic

Work site workplace

- Non-smoking

Work setting

- Employer'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
- Collect specimens
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Mend clothing and linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Geriatric Certificate




- Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
- Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

- Persons with Alzheimer's disease
- Elderly

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Walking
- Work under pressure

Weight handling

- Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

📌 Personal care provider - home care (Mississauga)
🏢 Stephen Couchman
📍 Mississauga