*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
Feed or assist in feeding
Launder clothing and household linens
Mend clothing and linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Shop for food and household supplies
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Cook

*Credentials*

CPR Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate

*Target Audience*

Persons with Alzheimer’s disease
Elderly

*Additional Information*

Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Walking

Required languages: English

Education level: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Required skills: Punctuality; Client focus; Dependability; Efficient interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Flexibility; Initiative; Judgement; Organized; Reliability; Patience; Honesty.

Closest intersection: N/A