attendant for persons with a visual impairment - home care

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Asset languages

• Vietnamese

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target audience

• Elderly
• Females

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• Will train

Health benefits

• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Night shift premium

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available