Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
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 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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Work in employer's/client'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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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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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First Aid Certificate
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Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Persons with a disability
Additional information
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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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
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
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- 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
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Who can apply for this job?
Only apply for 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.