attendant for persons with disabilities - home care

Government of Canada; Côte Saint-Luc; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily activities such as bathing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, reliability, and a strong focus on client needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are dedicated, patient, and looking to contribute positively to your community, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in personal care and assistance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client focus are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene tasks.
• Provide companionship and prepare nutritious meals.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Punctuality

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Patience

Initiative

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Employer's home

Responsibilities

• 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

Experience and specialization

• Green economy sector

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Confidential security clearance
• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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