Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
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
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Employer'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 with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
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Change non-sterile dressings
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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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Plan therapeutic diets and menus
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Provide companionship
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Provide personal care
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Persons with Alzheimer's disease
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Elderly
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Females
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Persons with a disability
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Persons with an intellectual disability
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Persons with physical disabilities
Cuisine specialties
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
Weight handling
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Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Personal suitability
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Punctuality
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Patience
Benefits
Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Parking available
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
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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.