Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- Gerontology
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Administer bedside and personal care
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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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Change non-sterile dressings
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Feed or assist in feeding
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Launder clothing and household linens
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Provide companionship
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Provide personal care
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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Cook
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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CPR Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Persons with Alzheimer's disease
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Adults
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Elderly
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Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
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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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
Weight handling
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Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
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
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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.