Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

- Non-smoking

Work setting

- Rural area
- Urban area
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

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
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
- Community disability studies Certificate
- Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

- Adults
- Elderly




- Females
- Males
- Persons with a disability
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities

Area of specialization

- Computer-based training

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Reference required
- Driver's validity licence check
- Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Work under pressure

Weight handling

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
- Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability advantages

Financial benefits

- As per collective agreement
- Pension plan

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program

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