- Work Term : Permanent
- 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 : 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Urban area
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- 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
Target audience
- Adults
- Elderly
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty
Health benefits
Health care plan
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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.)
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
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