home support attendant

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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.

Asset languages

• Arabic
• Egyptian (Ancient)

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Plan therapeutic diets and menus
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Cook

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Elderly
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Confidential security clearance
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Parking available