About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Administer medications. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Collect specimens. Feed or assist in feeding. Launder clothing and household linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Transport patients to hospital or other medical facility for further medical care. Record transactions. Implement behaviour management programs. Record vital signs. Record observations. Follow through on treatment programs with patients. Discuss work with supervisor. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).