Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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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Staff accommodation available
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Work in employer's/client's home
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Relocation costs covered by employer
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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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Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
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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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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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Shop for food and household supplies
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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Cook
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Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
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Tend to emotional well-being of children
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Take children to and from school and to appointments
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Supervise and care for children
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Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
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Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
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Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
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Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
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Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
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Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
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Prepare infants and children for rest periods
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Help children with homework
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
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Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Persons with Alzheimer's disease
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Elderly
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Persons with an intellectual disability
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Persons with physical disabilities
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Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
Work experience with special needs students
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Children with an intellectual disability
Experience with special needs children
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
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Child Abuse Registry check
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Child welfare check
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Medical exam
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Drug test
Transportation/travel information
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Overtime required
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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
Weight handling
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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Team player
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Patience
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Honesty
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.