Appendix M – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3414: Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services

This unit group features workers who provide services and assistance to health care professionals and other health care staff. They usually work in:

• Hospitals

• Medical clinics

• Offices of health care professionals

• Nursing homes

• Optical retail stores and laboratories

• Pharmacies and,

• Medical pathology laboratories

The Example Titles

Some example titles held by these individuals could include:

The Main Duties

The authorities have specified summaries of the main duties for people engaged in some occupations in this unit group.

• Orthopaedic Technologists

  • These individuals assist orthopaedic surgeons in the treatment of orthopaedic diseases and injuries

  • For this, they usually help in applying and adjusting casts, splints, bandages and other orthopaedic devices

  • They assist in the application, maintenance and adjustment of traction equipment as well

  • In addition, they:

    • Clean and dress wounds

    • Remove casts, sutures, staples and pins and,

    • Instruct patients and their families and other health care professionals on various orthopaedic matters

• Rehabilitation Assistants

  • These professionals typically prepare and maintain equipment and supplies

  • They assist in various activities aimed at rehabilitating patients as directed by health care professionals and,

  • On occasions, they might perform some routine office functions

• Optical or Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Assistants

  • These individuals operate laboratory equipment for grinding, cutting, polishing and edging lenses for eyeglasses based on the prescriptions received

  • In addition, they fit lenses into frames as well

  • They also make minor repairs for customers such as replacing the screws on the frames or straightening the frames

  • Lastly, they maintain and repair optical laboratory equipment or machinery too

• Pharmacy Aides

  • These professionals assist pharmacists and other pharmacy staff with packaging and labelling pharmaceutical products

  • They could help in maintaining prescription records and inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products as well

• Sterile Processing Technicians

  • These individuals typically operate and maintain sterilisation equipment such as:

    • Instrument washers

    • Sonic sinks

    • Cart washers and,

    • Steam autoclaves

  • They use this equipment for cleaning and disinfecting trays, carts, linens, supplies, instrumentation and equipment for reuse in accordance with the prescribed standardised safety practices

  • In addition, they reassemble equipment and assemble packs of sterile supplies and instruments for delivering to various departments in the hospital

• Blood Donor Clinic Assistants

  • These professionals are responsible for:

    • Setting up and dismantling equipment

    • Preparing and maintaining the cleanliness of collection areas

    • Maintaining the supplies

    • Recording information on donors

    • Monitoring donors throughout the procedure

    • Assisting with post-donation care and donor reaction care as assigned under the supervision of a registered nurse and,

    • Labelling and processing donated blood

• Morgue Attendants

  • These individuals help pathologists at autopsies by laying out various surgical instruments

  • They also prepare solutions for preserving specimens

  • They transfer bodies from the morgue to the examining tables

  • They remove organs and tissue specimens as specified by the attending pathologies and place these specimens in preservative solutions and,

  • Clean and sew up the bodies for releasing to the funeral home

The Employment Requirements

The authorities require that:

• Orthopaedic technologists:

  • Complete their secondary school and,

  • Go through several months of on-the-job training or,

  • Attend a college orthopaedic technologist program and,

  • Register with the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (as required by the employers)

• Medical therapy assistants complete the prescribed health care courses or short-term college programs relevant to their field such as recreational therapy programs (as required by the employers)

• Pharmacy aides complete their secondary school and complete several months of on-the-job training

• Sterile processing technicians complete their secondary school and a six to nine month sterile processing college program

• People engaged in other assisting occupations in this unit group complete secondary school and several months of on-the-job training

Classified Elsewhere

• Medical technologists and technicians i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0321 – Medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)

• Operating room technicians i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3233 – Licenced practical nurses

• Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3237

• Pathologists’ assistants i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3212 – Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants

• Pharmacy clerks i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 6421 – Retail salespersons

• Pharmacy technicians i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3219 – Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)

Appendix L – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0311: Managers in Health Care

This unit group typically comprises managers who plan, organise, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of various health care services. These health care services could include:

• Diagnosis and treatment and,

• Nursing and therapy

As such, they would discharge their duties regarding health care services within institutions and in other settings that provide health care services. In many cases, they would be working in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organisations.

The Example Titles

Some example titles held by these individuals could include:

The Main Duties

Managers in health care would typically perform some or all of the following duties:

• Planning, organising, directing, controlling and evaluating the delivery of health care services within a department of a health care institution or in other settings that provide health care services

• Consulting with the boards of directors and senior managers for maintaining and establishing standards for the provision of health care services

• Developing evaluation systems for monitoring the quality of health care given to patients

• Monitoring the use of various diagnostic services, in-patient beds and facilities for ensuring the effective use of resources

• Developing and implementing plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment acquisitions and future staffing levels in their department or establishment

• Planning and controlling departmental or establishment budgets

• Representing the department of establishment at meetings with government officials, the public, the media and various other organisations

• Supervising health care supervisors and professionals and,

• Recruiting health care staff of the department or the establishment

It is worth highlighting that managers in health care will need to specialise in administering the provision of specific health care services. These health care services could include:

• Dietetics

• Clinical medicine

• Laboratory medicine

• Nursing

• Physiotherapy or,

• Surgery

The Employment Requirements

The authorities require that:

• Administrators of departments such as surgery, clinical medicine or laboratory medicine possess the education and training that specialist physicians tend to have

• Administrators of other departments such as nursing, dietetics or physiotherapy have the education and training that medical professionals in those departments typically have

• Managers in health care possess several years of experience in the relevant profession (this includes supervisory experience) and,

• Managers in health care possess certifications in the relevant profession

Additional Information

It is worth highlighting that there is little or no mobility between departments in different medical specialisations. In addition, progression to senior management positions in health care services is only possible after acquiring the appropriate levels of experience.

Classified Elsewhere

• Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0411

• Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organisations i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0014

Appendix K – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3011: Nursing Coordinators and Supervisors

Nursing coordinators and supervisors will typically coordinate and supervise the activities of:

• Registered nurses

• Registered psychiatric nurses

• Licensed practical nurses and,

• Other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care

These individuals will usually work in health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and in nursing agencies.

The Example Titles

Some example titles held by these individuals could include:

The Main Duties

Nursing coordinators and supervisors would typically need to perform some or all of the following duties:

• Supervising the registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel

• Evaluating the patients’ needs and ensuring that the patients receive the required nursing care

• Setting up and coordinating nursing services in conjunction with other health services

• Ensuring that the patients receive quality nursing care and that nursing personnel follow the appropriate administrative procedures

• Administering the nursing unit budget and ensuring that supplies and equipment are readily available

• Assisting in the selection, evaluation and professional development of nursing personnel

• Collaborating on research projects pertaining to nursing and medical care and multidisciplinary services and,

• Providing direct patient care (if needed)

The Employment Requirements

The authorities require that the individuals working as nursing coordinators and supervisors:

• Complete a university, college or other approved registered nursing or registered psychiatric nursing program

• Complete courses in management studies or obtain diplomas, degrees or certificates in management or administration

• Register as registered nurses with the appropriate provincial or territorial regulatory body or register as registered psychiatric nurses in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon and,

• Acquire clinical experience as registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses

Additional Information

As these individuals acquire experience, they could progress to management positions such as director of nursing.

Classified Elsewhere

• Directors of nursing and nursing unit administrators i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0311 – Managers in health care

Appendix J – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3124: Allied Primary Health Practitioners

This unit group typically comprises nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives. People engaging in these professions would typically provide primary health care and treatment along with physicians and in collaboration with other health professionals. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants usually provide a range of health services to patients delivering preventive and continuous care for managing the patients’ health. Midwives provide full-course care to women and their babies during the pre and post-natal period. Nurse practitioners usually find employment in community health centres, hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation centres. Similarly, physician assistants usually work in private practice. This could include group or team practices, clinics and hospitals. Midwives usually work in hospitals, clinics, birthing centres or in private practice.

The Example Titles

Some example titles held by these individuals could include:

The Main Duties

Nurse practitioners would usually perform some or all of the following duties:

• Examining patients and taking their medical histories and consulting with other physicians and medical practitioners for evaluating the patients’ physical and mental health

• Ordering laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic procedures

• Inoculating and vaccinating patients

• Advising patients and their families on health care including health promotion, diseases, illnesses and accident prevention and,

• Collaborating with members of an interdisciplinary health team comprising family physicians, therapists and nutritionists for planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating patient care in consultation with the patients and their families

Similarly, physician assistants would be performing some or all of the following duties:

• Conducting patient interviews, physical assessments and taking medical histories

• Performing or ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting the results

• Formulating and implementing various treatment plans and monitoring the progress of the patients

• Inoculating and vaccinating patients

• Performing and assisting in minor surgeries

• Providing health maintenance education and,

• Participating in various research related activities

Midwives would usually perform some or all of the following duties:

• Providing primary, full course care to women and their babies during pregnancy, labour, birth and the post-natal period (this includes monitoring the health of the baby and its mother)

• Managing labour and spontaneous normal deliveries

• Caring for, assessing and monitoring the health of newborns and referring the infants to the appropriate medical services as required and,

• Providing advice and guidance regarding care for newborns and young infants

The Employment Requirements

The authorities require that nurse practitioners:

• Possess a master’s degree in nursing or complete a nursing program with additional advanced or extended primary health care nursing education (in addition to having several years of practice as registered nurses) and,

• Register with a regulatory body in all provinces and territories (a mandatory requirement)

Similarly, the authorities require physician assistants to:

• Complete a university degree in physician assistant programs and,

• Register with a regulatory body (applicable for physician assistants in Manitoba)

The authorities require midwives to:

• Complete an undergraduate university degree program in midwifery or its equivalent and have a period of supervised practical training and,

• Register themselves with a regulatory body (applicable to midwives in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories)

Additional Information

It is worth highlighting that there is no mobility between these occupations unless the individuals receive further training.

Classified Elsewhere

• General practitioners and family physicians i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3112

• Managers in health care i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0311

• Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3125

• Practitioners of natural healing i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3232

• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3012

• Specialist physicians i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3111

Appendix I – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4032: Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers usually teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic. On occasions, they might teach specialised subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools as well.

The Example Titles

Some example titles held by these individuals could include:

The Main Duties

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers would typically perform some or all of the following duties:

• Preparing courses for presentation to students according to the approved curriculum

• Teaching students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio visual presentations and field trips

• Leading students in activities for promoting their physical, mental and social development in addition to their school readiness

• Assigning and correcting homework

• Preparing, administering and correcting tests

• Evaluating the progress of their students and discussing the results with the students, parents and school officials

• Identifying the individual learning needs of the children

• Preparing and implementing remedial programs for students who require additional support and help

• Participating in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops and,

• Supervising the teachers’ aides and student teachers

It is worth highlighting that some elementary school and kindergarten teachers might specialise in areas such as special education or second language instruction.

The Employment Requirements

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers would usually need to have:

• A bachelor’s degree in education

• A bachelor’s degree in child development

• Additional training for specialising in special education or second language instruction

• A provincial teaching certificate

• An additional certification for teaching English or French as a second language and,

• Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers’ association or federation

Additional Information

As they acquire experience, these individuals could progress to education consultants or school principals.

Classified Elsewhere

• Early childhood educators and assistants i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4214

• Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4413

• Elementary school librarians i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 5211 – Library and public archive technicians

• Psychoeducators i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4153 – Family, marriage and other related counsellors

• School principals and administrators or elementary and secondary education i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0422

• Secondary school teachers i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4031

• Teachers of persons with developmental disabilities i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4215 – Instructors of persons with disabilities

Appendix H – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4413: Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants typically support students. They assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks as well. Moreover, they assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management too. However, they carry out these tasks under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They usually find employment in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

The Example Titles

Some example titles held by these individuals could include:

The Main Duties

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants would typically perform some or all of the following duties:

• Assisting students with integration into the classroom and school setting

• Helping students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforcing learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teachers

• Assisting students with special needs by using techniques such as braille, sign language and other remedial programs

• Monitoring and reporting student progress to the classroom teachers

• Accompanying and supervising students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips

• Assisting teachers in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio visual or electronic equipment

• Assisting in the school library or office and performing any other duties assigned by the school principal and,

• Monitoring students during the recess, at noon hour or during the day

The Employment Requirements

The authorities require that elementary and secondary school teacher assistants have:

• Completed their secondary schooling

• Completed the 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or any other social science program (applicable to teacher assistants)

• Specialised training and experience if they help students with special needs (applicable to teacher assistants who help students having special needs)

Additional Information

As these individuals acquire experience in their fields, they can progress to other occupations pertaining to child care and adolescent supportive instruction.

Classified Elsewhere

• Early childhood educators and assistants i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4214

• Elementary school and kindergarten teachers i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4032

• Instructors of persons with disabilities i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4215

• Post-secondary teaching and research assistants i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4012

This section contains details on policy, procedures and guidance that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) staff typically use. The authorities have posted this on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

The officers would need to assess all applicants against the pass and fail selection criteria outlined below. For this, they would need to assess the applications based on the information and documents submitted along with the application. The authorities require applicants to meet all of the following criteria. Only then would they be eligible for approval.

• Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs Classes: Criteria for Education
• Caring for Children with High Medical Needs Classes: Criteria for Official Language Proficiency
• Caring for Children & People with High Medical Needs Classes: Criteria for Employment Requirements
• National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4411: Home Child Care Providers
• National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3012: Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses
• National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3233: Licensed Practical Nurses
• National Occupational Classification (NOC) 3413: Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates
• NOC 4412: Home Support Workers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations
• NOC 4214: Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
• NOC 0423: Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services
• NOC 4413: Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants
• NOC 4032: Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers
• NOC 3124: Allied Primary Health Practitioners
• NOC 3011: Nursing Coordinators and Supervisors
• National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0311: Managers in Health Care
• NOC 3414: Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services

Appendix G – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0423: Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services

This unit group comprises managers who typically plan, organise, direct, control and evaluate the programs and activities of:

• Social service and community agencies

• Correctional institutions

• Counselling departments

• Labour organisations

• Professional associations

• Political parties and,

• Non-governmental organisations

The Example Titles

Some example titles held by these individuals could include:

The Main Duties

All the managers in this unit group would need to perform all or some of the following duties:

• Planning, organising, directing, controlling and evaluating the delivery of social and community service programs such as income maintenance, children’s aid and emergency housing services

• Managing the operations and activities of social and community centres, correctional facilities and detention centres

• Administering the programs of non-governmental organisations involved with various social issues such as health care, human rights, consumer protection, international development and environmental protection

• Administering programs of membership organisations such as political parties, labour organisations, business and professional associations

• Establishing administrative procedures for meeting the objectives set by the board of directors or senior management

• Directing and advising professional and non-professional staff delivering services and programs to the general public and to the organisation or association membership

• Planning, administering and controlling the budgets for programs, equipment and support services

• Representing their respective organisations for the purpose of government liaison and media relations

• Participating in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups and,

• Hiring and providing training for professional and non-professional staff

The Employment Requirements

The authorities require that managers in social, community and correctional services possess a master’s degree in a social science or an administrative discipline. In addition, these individuals would need to have several years of experience in a related occupation such as:

• A community and social service worker

• A social or health policy researcher

• A consultant or a program officer

• A probation or parole officer or,

• A social worker

Similarly, managers of associations and membership organisations would need to have extensive experience in related occupations, trades or industries.

Additional Information

These individuals could progress to senior management positions in social, community and correctional services with additional training and experience.

Classified Elsewhere

• Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0411

• Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organisations i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0014

Appendix F – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4214: Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

Early childhood educators typically plan, organise and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool-to-school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants usually lead children in activities for stimulating and developing their intellectual, physical and emotional growth. They also ensure the security and well-being of these children. These professionals typically find employment in:

• Child care centres

• Day care centres

• Kindergartens

• Agencies for exceptional children and,

• Other settings where early childhood education services take place

The authorities include supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants in this unit group.

The Example Titles

Some example titles held by these individuals could include:

• Aide (day care)

• Aide (nursery school)

• Assistant early childhood educator (ECE)

• Baby care worker

• Baby care worker assistant

• Baby care workers supervisor

• Child care worker – day care

• Child care worker assistant

• Child care worker – day care

• Co-op day care coordinator

• Coordinator, co-op day care

• Coordinator day care

• Day care aide

• Day care attendant

• Day care coordinator

• Day care helper

• Day care supervisor

• Day care teacher

• Day care worker

• Day care worker assistant

• Early childhood assistant

• Early childhood education worker

• Early childhood educator – junior kindergarten

• Early childhood educator – kindergarten

• Early childhood educator – preschool

• Early childhood educator (ECE)

• Early childhood educator assistant

• Early childhood educator assistant – junior kindergarten

• Early childhood educator assistant – kindergarten

• Early childhood program staff assistant

• Early childhood program supervisor

• Early childhood supervisor

• Early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

• Educator assistant – junior kindergarten

• Helper day care

• Helper nursery school

• Infant day care workers’ supervisor

• Infants’ day care worker

• Nursery school aide

• Nursery school helper

• Nursery school teacher

• Preschool helper

• Preschool supervisor and,

• Teacher day care

The Main Duties

Early childhood educators would typically perform some or all of the following duties:

• Develop and implement child care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing them with opportunities for expressing their creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of the children

• Assess the abilities, interests and the needs of children and discuss the progress or problems with parents and other staff members

• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisors

• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers who are working with the children

• Plan and organise activities for school-age children in child care programs before and after regular school hours and,

• Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Early childhood educator assistants could typically perform some or all of the following duties:

• Supporting early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of the children

• Engaging children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

• Preparing snacks and arranging rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

• Assisting with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

• Submitting written observations on the children to early childhood educators or supervisors

• Maintaining day care equipment and assisting in cooking and housekeeping duties

• Attending staff meetings for discussing progress and problems of children and,

• Assisting early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

The Employment Requirements

Early childhood educators would need to have:

• Completed a two to four year college program in early childhood education or a bachelor’s degree in child development

• A licence issued by a provincial or territorial association for early childhood educators (ECE)

Early childhood educator assistants would need to have:

• Completed secondary school

• Experience in child care

• Completed an early childhood education assistant certificate program or post-secondary courses in early childhood education and,

• A licence issued by a provincial or territorial association for early childhood educators (ECE)

Additional Information

These professionals can progress to senior positions such as day care supervisors with several years of experience. Alternatively, they could combine their experience with advanced early childhood educators (ECE) qualification levels.

Classified Elsewhere

• Child care centre administrators i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0423 – Managers in social, community and correctional services [refer to Appendix G]

• Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4413 [refer to Appendix H] and,

• Elementary school and kindergarten teachers i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4032 [refer to Appendix I]

Appendix E – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4412: Home Support Workers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations

Home support workers usually provide personal care and companionship for seniors, people with disabilities and convalescent clients. They usually provide care within the client’s residence. The home support worker might well also reside in the client’s residence on occasions. These people typically find employment with home care and support agencies as well as private households. In many cases, they could be self-employed too. Housekeepers provide housekeeping and other home management services. They perform their duties in private households and other non-institutional, residential settings.

The Example Titles

Some example titles held by these individuals could include:

• Attendant for persons with a visual impairment – home care

• Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care

• Client care attendant – home care

• Companion

• Domestic housekeeper

• Doula

• Family caregiver

• Family worker – home care

• Home health care worker

• Home support worker

• Home visitor – infant care

• Home care worker

• Homemaker

• Housekeeper

• Housekeeper – live-in

• Live-in caregiver – persons with disabilities

• Live-in caregiver – seniors

• Personal aide – home support

• Personal assistant – home care

• Personal care aide – home care

• Personal care attendant – home care

• Personal care provider – home care

• Personal support aide – home aide

• Personal support worker – home support

• Respite worker – home support

• Teaching homemaker

• Visiting homemaker

The Main Duties

Home support workers would typically perform some or all of the following duties:

• Providing care and companionship for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption

• Administering bedside and personal care to clients such as aiding in ambulating, bathing, personal hygiene, dressing and undressing

• Planning and preparing meals and special diets (including feeding or assisting in feeding clients)

• Performing routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressing, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisors or nurses and,

• Performing routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing the dishes and making beds

Similarly, housekeepers would typically perform some or all of the following duties:

• Performing housekeeping and other home management duties under the general instructions of the employer

• Planning and preparing meals independently or with the employer (this includes serving the meals as well) and,

• Caring for the children

The Employment Requirements

The authorities require individuals working in these professions to have:

• Some secondary school education

• Some home management experience

• Completed some college or other courses in home support

• First aid certification and,

• Completed a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field

Additional Information

The authorities are aware that mobility exists among the occupations in this group.

Classified Elsewhere

• Home child care providers i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4411