Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

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Non-smoking

Tasks

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Administer bedside and personal care Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk 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

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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Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Support for persons with disabilities

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Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.) Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.) Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers * Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers