Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
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.
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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Urban area
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Work in employer's/client's home
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Employer's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Administer bedside and personal care
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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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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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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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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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Supervise and care for children
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Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
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Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
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Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Males
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Persons with a disability
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Persons with an intellectual disability
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Persons with mental health disabilities
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Persons with physical disabilities
Work experience with special needs students
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Children with an intellectual disability
Experience with special needs children
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Children with a physical disability
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Children with a genetic disorder
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Reference required
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Medical exam
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Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
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Travel expenses paid by employer
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
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
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, 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
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
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.