Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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
• Rural area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Communication software

Experience with special needs children

• Autistic children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available