Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Rural area Urban area Various locations Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

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Care for pets 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 Launder clothing and household linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Provide companionship Provide personal care Shop for food and household supplies Prepare and serve nutritious meals Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate

Target audience

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Persons with Alzheimer's disease Adolescents Adults Elderly Females Males Over 12 years Persons with a disability Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with mental health disabilities Persons with physical disabilities School age (6 - 12 years) Terminally ill Young adults

Experience with special needs children

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Assistance with mobility

Area of specialization

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Physiotherapy

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Basic security clearance Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Physically demanding 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 Patience Honesty

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you live near the job location? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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Health care plan

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer Team building opportunities Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

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Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

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* Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities