Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: Will train or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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Home care and visiting care agency Urban area Hospital or home for the aged

Tasks

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Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort Perform other duties related to personal care Weigh, lift, turn and position patients Make beds and maintain patients' rooms Maintain inventory of supplies Bathe, dress and groom patients Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher Collect specimens Provide personal care Provide companionship Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Mend clothing and linens Launder clothing and household linens Administer bedside and personal care Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Nursing Aide Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate Personal Support Worker Certificate Developmental services worker (DSW) Training

Target audience

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Adults Persons with physical disabilities Persons with mental health disabilities Males

Security and safety

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Vulnerable sector check Tuberculosis test Medical exam Reference required

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Travel expenses not paid by employer Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Punctuality

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 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?