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
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 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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Room and board provided
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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 medications
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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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Shop for food and household supplies
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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Cook
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Provide nursing care
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
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Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
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Mental health first aid Certificate
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Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
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Health Care Aide Certificate
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Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Adolescents
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Females
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Over 12 years
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Persons with an intellectual disability
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Persons with mental health disabilities
Cuisine specialties
Policy and program experience
Area of work experience
Additional information
Security and safety
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Long term benefits
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Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
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 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
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.