About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Work in employer's/client's home. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Employer's home. Tasks: Care for pets. Administer bedside and personal care. 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. 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. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home. Develop risk management plans. Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts. Resolve conflict situations. Housekeeping activities. Food preparation. Food safety/handling skills. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Weigh, lift, turn and position patients. Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments. Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods. Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Health Care Aide Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Adults. Males. Persons with a disability. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Persons with physical disabilities. Young adults. Persons with learning disabilities. People with personal or social adjustment difficulty. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required. Transportation/travel information: Driver's abstract. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. 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?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Financial benefits: Bonus. Gasoline paid. Mileage paid. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site housing options. Other benefits. Parking available. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.