Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

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Administer bedside and personal care Administer medications 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 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 Implement behaviour management programs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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CPR Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate

Target audience

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Females Persons with a disability Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with physical disabilities Young adults

Communication systems experience

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Alternate or augmentative communication

Specialization or experience

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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Bending, crouching, kneeling Physically demanding

Weight handling

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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Patience Honesty

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Other benefits

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Free parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

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Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

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.)