Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 44 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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Rural area Various locations Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

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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 Plan therapeutic diets and menus Provide companionship Provide personal care Shop for food and household supplies

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

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Persons with Alzheimer's disease Elderly Females Males Persons with a disability Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with mental health disabilities Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Own vehicle Willing to travel Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Repetitive tasks Sitting Walking

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Financial benefits

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* Mileage paid