Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Will train 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 Relocation costs covered by employer Employer'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 Change non-sterile dressings Feed or assist in feeding Launder clothing and household linens Mend clothing and linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Provide companionship Provide personal care Shop for food and household supplies Prepare and serve nutritious meals Cook

Target audience

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Adults Females Persons with a disability Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with physical disabilities

Experience with special needs children

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Assistance with mobility

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Physically demanding Walking Work under pressure

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 Flexibility Reliability Patience Honesty

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? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

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

Supports for visible minorities

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities