About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Room and board provided. Urban area. Work in employer's/client's home. Employer's home. Tasks: Assist clients in water (i.e. pool). Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Launder clothing and household linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home. Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Day. 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. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.