- Work Term : Temporary
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 35 hours per week
- Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience : 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
- Room and board provided
- Employer's home
Tasks
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Administer medications
- Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
- 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
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Target audience
- Elderly
- Males
- Persons with a disability
- Persons with physical disabilities
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting
- Walking
Weight handling
- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
- Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site housing options
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