Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

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 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 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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Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

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Persons with Alzheimer's disease Elderly Persons with a disability

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 Repetitive tasks Sitting Standing for extended periods Walking Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

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Early morning

Employment terms options

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Evening Morning Night On call Day * Weekend