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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Urban area. Long term care center. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Feed or assist in feeding. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Accompany clients to appointments and social outings. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Persons with Alzheimer's disease. Elderly. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Judgement. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Financial benefits: Bonus.