personal care aide - home care - Guy Charles | Gatineau, QC | Workopolis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Language

French
Haitian Creole

Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: French
Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience

Asset languages

Haitian; Haitian Creole

Work site environment

Non-smoking

Work setting

Staff accommodation provided
Urban area
Work in employer's/client's home
Relocation costs covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Employer's home

Tasks

Administer bedside and personal care
Administer medications
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
Feed or assist in feeding
Launder clothing and household linens
Mend clothing and linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Provide companionship
Provide personal care
Shop for food and household supplies
Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Target audience

Persons with Alzheimer's disease
Elderly
Females
Persons with a disability
Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

Adult Abuse Registry check
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Immunization records
Medical exam
Reference required
Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Walking

Weight handling

Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability

Punctuality
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Screening questions

Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

Free parking available