Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment Urban area Work in employer's/client's home Employer's home

Tasks

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Administer bedside and personal care Assist clients in water (i.e. pool) Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk Feed or assist in feeding Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Provide companionship Provide personal care Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target audience

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Adults Males Persons with mental health disabilities Persons with physical disabilities

Experience with special needs children

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Assistance with mobility

Security and safety

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Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking Repetitive tasks Sitting Standing for extended periods Walking Work under pressure

Weight handling

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Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? * Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?