Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 80 hours bi-weekly Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: No experience (will train) Work site setting Non-smoking Work setting Rural area Work in employer''s/client''s home Tasks Care for pets Administer bedside and personal care Administer medications Assist clients in water (i.e. pool) Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk Change non-sterile dressings Collect specimens Feed or assist in feeding Launder clothing and household linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Plan therapeutic diets and menus Provide companionship Provide personal care Shop for food and household supplies Prepare and serve nutritious meals Cook Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Behaviour management Certification Community disability studies Certificate CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Target audience Adults Persons with a disability Persons with an intellectual disability Security and safety Criminal record check Reference required Work conditions and physical capabilities Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options Evening Night Employment terms options Day Weekend Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Mileage paid Night shift premium Pension plan Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits Other benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Travel insurance Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for Veterans Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and advantages, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

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