- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Swahili
Work setting
- Room and board provided
- Employer's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Mend clothing and linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Cook
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Community disability studies Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)
- Persons with a disability
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Walking
- Work under pressure
- Ability to work independently
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty
Advantages
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits