Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 2 to 25 hours bi-weekly Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Developmental services worker Home health aide/home attendant Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide Practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, other

Work site environment

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Non-smoking Palliative care

Work setting

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Remote location Rural area Various locations Work in employer's/client's home Relocation costs not covered by employer Local or regional level Health and medicine Community-based or local Retirement home Residential/client's home Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres Health care institution, facility or clinic Home care and visiting care agency Long term care center

Tasks

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Care for pets Administer bedside and personal care Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk Change non-sterile dressings Collect specimens 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 Transport patients to hospital or other medical facility for further medical care Skin care Shampoo customers' hair Serve meal trays and feed patients Prepare meals Manipulate or apply pressure to various parts of the body, hands and feet Ensure infection control Examine patients' teeth, gums and surrounding tissue Ensure that local health and sanitation regulations are carried out Drive employers (including family members) to and from destination Document and record nature of injuries and treatment provided Body care/treatments Apply and remove temporary dressings Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances Document work completed Light cleaning duties Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans Document patient rehabilitation progress Aid in the prevention of inadequate nutrition Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Examine patients to assess general physical condition Evaluate mobility, balance, gait and posture Document observations on patients' specimens Assess people's physical limitations, orientation abilities and mobility to establish client rehabilitation Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing Analyze hair and scalp condition

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Community disability studies Certificate Core competencies for public health in Canada Course Developmental services worker (DSW) Training Geriatric Certificate Mental health first aid Certificate Relationship development intervention (RDI) training Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

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

Area of work experience

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Health

Area of specialization

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Ambulatory monitoring

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Confidential security clearance Basic security clearance Reference required Bondable Child Abuse Registry check Driver's validity licence check Immunization records Tuberculosis test Adult Abuse Registry check Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Driver's abstract Own transportation Own vehicle Willing to travel Willing to travel regularly Valid driver's licence Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Standing for extended periods Walking Work under pressure

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Do you live near the job location? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

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Early morning

Other

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Use of artificial intelligence

Employment terms options

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Evening Shift

Employment terms options

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Morning Night Weekend

Workplace information

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On the road job

Financial benefits

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Bonus

Other benefits

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Other benefits Team building opportunities

Support for mature workers

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) * Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)