Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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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 Feed or assist in feeding Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Provide companionship 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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Elderly

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 Repetitive tasks Walking

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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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 currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

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Free parking available Transportation provided by employer

Support for persons with disabilities

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

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* Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities