Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care

Gemma Diaz based in Edmonton, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care. Gemma Diaz is a compassionate employer known for delivering exceptional in-home services. With an unwavering dedication, Gemma Diaz prioritizes the well-being of their employees, ensuring they receive the utmost care and support within the familiarity of their own homes. By fostering a nurturing environment, Gemma Diaz creates a space where employees feel valued, respected, and provided with the highest level of assistance. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Gemma Diaz
Position: Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $25.25 hourly for 73 to 80 hours bi-weekly
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: Edmonton, AB
Shifts: Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning
Work setting: Urban area, Work in employer’s/client’s home
Target audience: Adults, Females

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years
Experience with special needs children: Assistance with mobility
Own tools/equipment: Tools, Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat
Credentials: CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate
Security and safety: Criminal record check

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding, and a repetitive taskers
• The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
• The candidates should be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods
• The candidates should be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• The candidates should be able to work in a non-smoking

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be punctual, accurate, client focus, dependable, organized, initiative, flexible, reliable, and judgmental
• The candidates should have excellent oral communication, efficient interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team player

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to administer bedside and personal care, administer medications
• The candidates should be able to assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene, assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• The candidates should be able to assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder), feed or assist in feeding
• The candidates should be able to launder clothing and household linens
• The candidates should be able to perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• The candidates should be able to provide companionship, provide personal care, and prepare and serve nutritious meals

Benefits:

• The candidates will get free parking

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume, references attesting experience, proof of the requested certifications, and highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed) through the below-mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

By phone
780-490-6428 Between 08:00 AM and 12:00 PM

Be prepared for the screening questions. Include answering the following questions while applying:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?