Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 45 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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Various locations Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

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Administer bedside and personal care Administer medications Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk Change non-sterile dressings Feed or assist in feeding Launder clothing and household linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Plan therapeutic diets and menus Provide personal care Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

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Adults Females Young adults

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

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Up to 9 kg (20 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 available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan

Financial benefits

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Gasoline paid

Long term benefits

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Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) * Parking available