About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Various locations. Work in employer's/client's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Administer medications. Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Change non-sterile dressings. Feed or assist in feeding. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Health Care Aide Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Persons with Alzheimer's disease. Elderly. Persons with a disability. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Persons with physical disabilities. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Basic security clearance. Reference required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs). Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs). Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you currently a student?. 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. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. To be determined. Day. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Other benefits: Wellness program.