NorthSask Special Needs Inc. based in La Ronge, SK is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Home-care worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Full time job. The candidate must be available to work during flexible Hours, and shift schedules have yet to be determined. The position of Home-care worker has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: NorthSask Special Needs Inc.
Position: Home-care worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $19.50 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: La Ronge, SK

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Job Description

The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
The candidate must administer medications.
The candidate will be expected to assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.
The candidate will be expected to assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
The candidate will be expected to take full responsibility for the household (in absence of householder).
The candidate will have to feed or assist with feeding.
The candidate will be expected to launder clothing and household linens.
The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
The candidate must provide companionship.
The candidate must provide personal care.
The candidate must go shopping for food and household supplies.
The candidate must prepare and serve healthy meals.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
The candidate must be punctual.
The candidate should be client focused.
The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

The candidate must be willing to work in a remote location.
The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

The candidate must have prior experience caring for people with disabilities, people with intellectual disabilities, people with mental health disabilities, and people with physical disabilities.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits, Long-term care insurance, Maternity and parental benefits, Pension plan, and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
In addition to the Health and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Parking facilities and Variable or compressed work week.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By fax

306-425-3952

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

Cover letter
References attesting experience
Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed