Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 hours per week Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Experience: Will train

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 Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

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Administer bedside and personal care Administer medications Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk Feed or assist in feeding Plan therapeutic diets and menus Provide companionship Provide personal care Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

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Elderly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Client focus Dependability Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Patience Honesty

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers * Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers