- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 35 to 44 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Asset languages
- Hindi
- Panjabi; Punjabi
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note : This is NOT a condition of employment
- Employer's home
- Nursing home / home for the aged
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
- Collect specimens
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Mend clothing and linens
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Shop for food and household supplies
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
- Provide nursing care
Target audience
Elderly
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Financial benefits
Night shift premium
Other benefits
On-site housing options
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for Indigenous people
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Supports for visible minorities
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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