Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized; Punctuality

Area of Practice - Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Persons with an intellectual disability

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

Bondable; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience

Terminally ill; Elderly; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with a disability; Persons with Alzheimer's disease

Work Setting Home care and visiting care agency

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

Specific Skills

Provide personal care; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Launder clothing and household linens; Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Change non-sterile dressings; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Experience No experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Health Care Aide Certificate

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English