Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 hours per week 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 Room and board provided Staff accommodation available Work in employer's/client's home Willing to relocate Employer's home

Tasks

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Care for pets 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 Demonstrate infant care to new parents 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 Cook Administer first-aid and other assistance

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

Experience with special needs children

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Assistance with mobility

Specialization or experience

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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Confidential security clearance Basic security clearance Reference required Vulnerable sector check

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

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 a student? 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? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Experience

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1 to less than 7 months

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 mature workers

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) * Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)