Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
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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Room and board provided
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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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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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Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
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Launder clothing and household linens
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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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
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Cook
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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CPR Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Elderly
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Females
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Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Basic security clearance
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Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
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Punctuality
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Dependability
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Patience
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Honesty
Benefits
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Night shift premium
Other benefits
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On-site amenities
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On-site housing options
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Other 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
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.