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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Rural area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. 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. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CPR Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Personal Support Worker Certificate. Target audience: Persons with Alzheimer's disease. Adolescents. Adults. Convalescent. Elderly. Females. Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years). Males. Over 12 years. Persons with a disability. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Persons with physical disabilities. School age (6 - 12 years). Terminally ill. Young adults. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Confidential security clearance. Reference required. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs). 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. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Do you live near the job location?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. What is your current level of study?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Variable or compressed work week. Wellness program.