Full-Time Personal assistant – home care (Live in care-giver for a Senior)
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Completion of high school
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate
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Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
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Type of Clientele
Seniors; Elderly; Female
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Specific Skills
Prepare, cook and serve meals; Plan menus for special diets; Shop for food and household supplies; Launder clothing and household linens; Mend clothing and linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning; Pay bills and take care of banking; Maintain household records and budgets; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Drive household vehicle; Garden; Care for individuals and families; Administer medications
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Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home; Staff accommodation provided; Various locations
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Transportation/Travel Information
Vehicle supplied by employer; Willing to travel; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight
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Security and Safety
Criminal record check; Medical exam
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Essential Skills
Reading text; Document use; Numeracy; Writing; Communication; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Critical thinking; Job task planning and organizing; Significant use of memory; Computer use; Continuous learning
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