disability support worker
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Employer's home. Tasks: Administer bedside and personal care. Administer medications. Assist clients in water (i.e. pool). Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene. Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk. Change non-sterile dressings. Collect specimens. Feed or assist in feeding. Launder clothing and household linens. Mend clothing and linens. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Provide companionship. Provide personal care. Shop for food and household supplies. Prepare and serve nutritious meals. Cook. Target audience: Persons with Alzheimer's disease. Elderly. Females. Persons with physical disabilities. Terminally ill. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Walking. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Patience. Honesty. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience.