Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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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 Mend clothing and linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Plan therapeutic diets and menus Provide companionship Provide personal care Shop for food and household supplies Prepare and serve nutritious meals Cook

Target audience

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Elderly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Physically demanding Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Client focus Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Reliability Patience Honesty

Screening questions

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Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

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Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

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

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

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* Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)