Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 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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Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment Room and board provided Rural area Work in employer's/client's home Employer's home

Tasks

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Administer bedside and personal care Assist clients in water (i.e. pool) 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate

Target audience

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Persons with Alzheimer's disease Adults Elderly Females

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

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Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player 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 a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed? * What is your current level of study?