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
Tasks
Administer medications
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Launder clothing and household linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
Target audience
Elderly
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Organized
Reliability
Patience
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
Evening
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Employment terms options
Morning
Night
Day
Support for newcomers and 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.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
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 Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
