Full-Time Personal Care Attendant – Home Care in North York
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate; Health Care Aid Certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Type of Clientele
Elderly; Persons with a disability; Female
Specific Skills
Prepare, cook and serve meals; Plan menus for special diets; Shop for food and household supplies; Launder clothing and household linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning; Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Drive household vehicle; Administer bedside and personal care; Feed or assist in feeding; Administer medications; Assist clients to walk; Aid clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Transportation/Travel Information
Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver’s licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Standing for extended periods; Walking
Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Driving record check (abstract)
Essential Skills
Reading text; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Computer use