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Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist clients in water 
• 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
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player