Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

- Non-smoking

Work setting

- Urban area
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Employer's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Care for pets
- 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
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Health Care Aide Certificate

Experience and specialization





Target audience

- Adults
- Females
- Persons with a disability

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Reference required
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking

Weight handling

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- On-site amenities

📌 Personal care provider - home care (Calgary)
🏢 Marilyn Germaine
📍 Calgary