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Family caregiver

Overview

Languages 

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Employer’s home

Responsibilities

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
  • Change non-sterile dressings
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Elderly
  • Males

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Patience