Job Description

Education: Experience:

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

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 Employer'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 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

Target audience

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Elderly

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 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

Experience

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1 to less than 7 months Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais * Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week