About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Asset languages: Hindi. 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. Work in employer's/client's home. Willing to relocate. Employer's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. 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. Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens. Tend to emotional well-being of children. Supervise and care for children. Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home. Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children. Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents. Bathe, dress and feed infants and children. Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents. Prepare infants and children for rest periods. Target audience: Elderly. Over 12 years. Persons with a disability. School age (6 - 12 years). Experience with special needs children: Assistance with mobility. Children with allergies. Children with asthma. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Basic security clearance. Reference required. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Transportation provided by employer. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). 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 . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Veterans: Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) . Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) . Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market . Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or netwo