Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
Work setting
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Various locations
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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 with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
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Change non-sterile dressings
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Launder clothing and household 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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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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CPR Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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Health Care Aide Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Elderly
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Persons with a disability
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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
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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Fast-paced environment
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Standing for extended periods
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Work under pressure
Personal suitability
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Punctuality
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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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
Health benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
Long term benefits
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Maternity and parental benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support 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 newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of 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.