family caregiver

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Employer's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Assist clients in water (i.e. pool). Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Change non-sterile dressings. Feed or assist in feeding. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Target audience: Persons with a disability. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with physical disabilities. School age (6 - 12 years). Young adults. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.