Home-care Worker

2 weeks ago


Penticton, Canada Vicky Laframboise Full time

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Non-smoking
**Work setting**:

- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
- Room and board provided
- Work in employer's/client's home
**Tasks**:

- Administer bedside and personal care
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Change non-sterile dressings
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Reference required
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Walking
- Work under pressure
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Other benefits**:

- On-site housing options
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week


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