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. Remote location. Rural area. Staff accommodation provided. Various locations. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Administer medications. Assist clients in water (i.e. pool). Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Change non-sterile dressings. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Behaviour management Certification. Relationship development intervention (RDI) training. CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Persons with Alzheimer's disease. Adolescents. Adults. Convalescent. Elderly. Females. Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years). Males. Over 12 years. Persons with a disability. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Persons with physical disabilities. Terminally ill. Young adults. Experience with special needs children: Assistance with mobility. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required. Bondable. Child Abuse Registry check. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Adult Abuse Registry check. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Willing to travel for extended periods. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs). Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs). Between 81 and 100 kg (177-220 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.