- College/CEGEP
- Health aide
- Home health aide/home attendant
- Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide
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 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
- Collect specimens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Plan therapeutic diets and menus
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook
Credentials
Certificates, licences,
memberships, and courses
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Elderly
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities