About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. 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. Relocation costs covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Employer'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. Change non-sterile dressings. Collect specimens. Feed or assist in feeding. Launder clothing and household linens. Mend clothing and linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Target audience: Elderly. Security and safety: Reference required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site housing options. Other benefits. Parking available. Travel insurance. Variable or compressed work week.