Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Administer medications
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Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
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Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
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Launder clothing and household linens
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Plan therapeutic diets and menus
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Provide companionship
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Provide personal care
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Shop for food and household supplies
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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Cook
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Health Care Aide Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Elderly
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Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
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Work under pressure
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Patience
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Honesty
Benefits
Health benefits
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Transportation provided by employer
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.