Position Title
Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care
- Type: Full Time
- City: Thunder Bay
- Wage ($/hr): 23.50 per hour
- Employer Type: Private Employer/Household
- Published on: 2024-03-22
- Application Deadline: 2024-09-21
- Job ID: 186140324
- Job Category: Caregivers – In-Home
- Views: 15
- Retrieved on: 2024 December 10 03:03:42 PM EST
Goriya Family (Shakil Goriya)
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Asset languages
Gujarati
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Work setting
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Room and board provided
Rural area
Work in employer’s/client’s home
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder)
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
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Persons with an intellectual disability
Persons with mental health disabilities
Computer and technology knowledge
Communication software
Experience with special needs children
Autistic children
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
Dependability
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Benefits
Financial benefits
Mileage paid
Other benefits
On-site amenities
On-site housing options
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Parking available
Employment groups Help – Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Newcomers to Canada, Visible minorities, Youth
Required languages: English
Education level: Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
Required skills: Some Experience as In Home Care Giver
Additional skills / Assets Supporting non-verbal Autistic Child. Gujarati Speaking, Experience with LAMP app for Assisted Speech
Closest intersection: Mercier and John Street Road