Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Various locations
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Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Care for pets
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Administer bedside and personal care
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Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
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Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
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Feed or assist in feeding
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Provide companionship
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Provide personal care
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Shop for food and household supplies
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Persons with Alzheimer's disease
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Adults
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Elderly
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Persons with a disability
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Persons with an intellectual disability
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Persons with mental health disabilities
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Persons with physical disabilities
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Terminally ill
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Sitting
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Walking
Personal suitability
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Punctuality
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Patience
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Honesty
Benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.