About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Work in employer's/client'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. Feed or assist in feeding. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Target audience: Adults. Elderly. Females. Persons with a disability. Persons with physical disabilities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Weight handling: Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Night. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, 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. Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience.