housekeeper

• or equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• First Aid Certificate

• Health Care Aide Certificate

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Work Setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Specific Skills

• Shop for food and household supplies

• Provide personal care

• Provide companionship

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

• Mend clothing and linens

• Launder clothing and household linens

• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)

• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)

• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk

• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Target Audience

• Adults

• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)

• Females

Security and Safety

• Medical exam

• Criminal record check

Work Site Environment

• Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel

• Willing to travel regularly

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

• Handling heavy loads

• Physically demanding

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Standing for extended periods

• Walking

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

• Work in employer's/client's home

Personal Suitability

• Initiative

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Team player

• Excellent oral communication

• Client focus

• Dependability

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Organized

• Punctuality

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• Are you available for the advertised start date?