Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Work site environment
Work setting
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Urban area
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Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Administer bedside and personal care
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Administer medications
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Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
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Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
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Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
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Change non-sterile dressings
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Collect specimens
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Feed or assist in feeding
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Launder clothing and household linens
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Mend clothing and linens
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Plan therapeutic diets and menus
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Provide companionship
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Provide personal care
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Shop for food and household supplies
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Adults
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Persons with a disability
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Persons with an intellectual disability
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Young adults
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Sitting
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
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Work under pressure
Weight handling
Benefits
Health benefits
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.