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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: Various locations. Work in employer's/client'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. 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. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Certificate of Conduct. First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Persons with Alzheimer's disease. Adults. Elderly. Persons with a disability. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Persons with physical disabilities. Terminally ill. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required. Medical exam. Immunization records. Tuberculosis test. Vulnerable sector check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Repetitive tasks. 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 currently a student?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: Experience an asset. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits.