Job Description

Work Term: Casual Work Language: English Hours: 2 to 15 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

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Work in employer's/client's home Residential/client's home

Tasks

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Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort Perform other duties related to personal care Supply and empty bed pans Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse Serve meal trays and feed patients Weigh, lift, turn and position patients Make beds and maintain patients' rooms Bathe, dress and groom patients Answer call signals to determine patients' needs Administer first aid in emergency situations Provide personal care Food preparation

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate

Security and safety

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Bondable Criminal record check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Own transportation Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Walking

Weight handling

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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you live near the job location?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan

Financial benefits

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Mileage paid Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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Wellness program

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination * Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers