Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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Employer's home

Tasks

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Administer bedside and personal care Administer medications Assist clients in water (i.e. pool) 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 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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CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate Personal Support Worker Certificate

Target audience

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Adults Elderly Persons with a disability

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 Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

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Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs) Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you currently a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? 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? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

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Other benefits Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Supports for visible minorities

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities