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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Work in employer's/client's home. 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. Launder clothing and household linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. 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. Adults. Females. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .