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Personal aide - home support

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
  • Remote location
  • Room and board provided
  • Rural area
  • Work in employer’s/client’s home
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Care for pets
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Mend clothing and 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

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Walking

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Initiative
  • Reliability
  • Patience
  • Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

  • On-site housing options
  • Transportation provided by employer