Work Term : PermanentWork Language : English or FrenchHours : 32 to 40 hours per weekEducation : Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience : 1 year to less than 2 yearsor equivalent experienceWork setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note : This is NOT a condition of employment
- Staff accommodation provided
- Urban area
- Work in employer's / client's home
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook
Target audience
- Elderly
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
Transportation / travel information
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Screening questions
- 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?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
- Transportation provided by employer
Support for newcomers and refugees
- 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
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth