Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
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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Administer medications
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Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
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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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Collect specimens
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Feed or assist in feeding
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Launder clothing and household linens
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Mend clothing and 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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CPR Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Adults
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Elderly
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Females
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Persons with a disability
Cuisine specialties
Additional information
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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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Walking
Weight handling
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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
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Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)
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
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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On-site amenities
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On-site housing options
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Team building opportunities
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Transportation provided by employer
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Parking available
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 physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- 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
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
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.