Home health aide

Work Environment Non-smoking environment
Responsibilities Tasks Provide bedside care and personal care Assist clients with bathing and assist in other aspects of personal hygiene Assist with regular physical exercises, for example: walking Change non-sterile dressings Feed clients or assist them with feeding Perform small domestic and cleaning tasks Provide companionship Meet personal needs Prepare and serve nutritious meals Establish behaviour management programs
Required Qualifications Qualifications (certificates, licenses, affiliations, courses, etc.) Certificate in behaviour management Certificate in first aid Certificate as Personal Support Worker
Experience and Specialization Target population Persons with intellectual disabilities
Additional Information Safety and Security Basic security clearance References required Working Conditions and Physical Abilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Sitting, standing and walking Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sedentary work Walking Working under pressure Weight handled Up to 9 kg (20 lb) Personal Qualities Punctuality Client-focused attitude Sense of responsibility Effective interpersonal relations Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Spirit of organization Reliability Teamwork Patience Honesty