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Home-care worker

Private Household
Lower Sackville , NS · Canada
Posted 21 hours ago Permanent employment Full time $ 22.00 HOUR hourly / 30 to 45 hours per week

Job description

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. 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. Plan therapeutic diets and menus. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Health Care Aide Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Persons with Alzheimer's disease. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Walking. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 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 available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. 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)?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Other: Use of artificial intelligence. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.