{"id":3424,"date":"2024-12-24T14:14:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T19:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxili.ekloweb.com\/?page_id=3424"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:01:55","slug":"home-attendants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxili.ekloweb.com\/en\/home-attendants\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecare workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>What is a Homecare Worker Paid through the Employment Paycheque (CES) Program?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A homecare worker paid through the CES program carries out daily living and domestic tasks for service users. These workers are considered employees and are covered by the CNESST (Commission on Workplace Standards, Equity, Health and Safety).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creatas-quebec.org\/personnes_usageres\/droit-du-travail-et-statuts-juridiques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Daily Living Activities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worker must be qualified to assist with:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting up and going to bed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hygiene and personal care<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invasive care<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administering medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elimination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe transfers or movements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Domestic Activities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worker must be qualified to assist with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Errands and grocery shopping<\/li>\n<li>Accompaniment<\/li>\n<li>Housekeeping (laundry and light cleaning)<\/li>\n<li>Meal preparation<\/li>\n<li>Civic support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why Work for Self-Managers?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to make a difference in the lives of people living at home and:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You enjoy personalized, one-on-one interaction.<\/li>\n<li>You want experience in the healthcare field.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want a schedule that balances personal life and work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re seeking supplementary income\u2014perhaps you\u2019re a student, pre-retired, or retired.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re returning to the workforce after some time away.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re looking for work near your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You are autonomous, resourceful, punctual, cheerful, honest, and attentive to others\u2019 needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Service Offer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxili is seeking candidates to serve the entire island of Montreal in response to self-manager requests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once hired by a self-manager through the CES modality, the homecare worker is considered an employee of the service user (self-manager). The worker holds employee status and is covered under the Quebec Labour Standards Act (LNT). They are selected to perform various tasks related to both daily living and domestic activities.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the labour standards:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cYou are legally considered a salaried worker. The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) recognizes all CES workers as employees and considers them covered by the Labour Standards Act (LNT). This law guarantees, among other things, the right to minimum wage, limits on working hours, leave (including parental leave), and protection from unjust dismissal\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/document\/lc\/n-1.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our referral list includes personal support workers, family and social aides, and other qualified individuals able to offer home support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Join Oxili\u2019s Referral List?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxili is always seeking individuals with diverse skills to provide home assistance and support services for daily living and domestic tasks.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To join the referral list, follow these two steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send your up-to-date r\u00e9sum\u00e9 (CV) to: <a href=\"mailto:info@oxili.net\">info@oxili.net<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your email, indicate which areas of the island of Montreal you&#8217;re available to work in. Note that assignments may require a minimum 90-minute work block.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> You must have the legal right to work in Canada to join the referral list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re interested in a specific service request, please go to the homepage under <em>Current Service Requests<\/em> and follow the instructions to express your interest.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Hourly Rate and Eligibility<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, the hourly rate is <strong>$21<\/strong>, the minimum set by the Quebec government for CES workers in Montreal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Refer a Worker to Oxili<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know someone qualified to join Oxili\u2019s referral list? It\u2019s simple! Invite them to follow the two steps listed under How to Join the Referral List. Ensure they include <strong>your full name<\/strong> as their referral contact.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Candidate Selection Process\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining Oxili\u2019s referral list involves <strong>six steps<\/strong> to ensure candidates can offer quality services to home support service users through the CES program.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit an up-to-date r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/li>\n<li>Potential phone interview if your CV meets our needs<\/li>\n<li>In-person or Zoom interview<\/li>\n<li>Submission of required documents (see step 5)<\/li>\n<li>Application file analysis:\n<ul>\n<li>Updated CV<\/li>\n<li>Diplomas\/certificates relevant to the job<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDSP card (Principles for the Safe Movement of People)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>CPR certification (obligatory)<\/li>\n<li>Law 90 certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>2 valid ID documents (at least 1 with a photo, e.g., health card, driver&#8217;s license)<\/li>\n<li>2 forms to complete and return at the interview:\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional reference check authorization form (2 references required)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Criminal background check form + Oxili&#8217;s criminal record policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Oxili will contact you <strong>only if<\/strong> you&#8217;re selected for the referral list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Your application will be rejected if any information is missing or is incomplete.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Code of Conduct<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Expectations for Workers on the Oxili Referral List:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate with Oxili coordination with transparency, integrity and respect.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your availability and contact information up to date via the platform or by contacting Oxili coordination directly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Notify Oxili of any changes to your criminal background file.<\/li>\n<li>Keep academic and professional certifications up to date (e.g., PDSP, CPR, Law 90).<\/li>\n<li>Respond to self-manager or caregiver\u2019s calls within 48 hours\u2014even if declining.<\/li>\n<li>Be punctual for home interviews.<\/li>\n<li>Be reliable, empathetic, and polite in all situations.<\/li>\n<li>Accept CES wage rates and minimum 90-minute work blocks.<\/li>\n<li>Sign a work contract with the self-manager or caregiver.<\/li>\n<li>Notify the self-manager or caregiver promptly of lateness or absence.<\/li>\n<li>Agree in advance on leaves, vacations, and holidays.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect scheduled hours, duties, and CLSC intervention plans (as part of your work contract).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Stay within your skillset and allocated time.<\/li>\n<li>Anticipate and offer assistance while respecting the service user\u2019s autonomy.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using your phone during shifts and refrain from smoking inside the home.<\/li>\n<li>Report any observations (positive or negative) to Oxili coordination.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrain from bringing third parties to work locations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Alert Oxili if you experience discrimination, harassment, or intimidation from a self-manager or caregiver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Oxili\u2019s Commitment to Support Workers on the Referral List:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate with you with transparency, integrity and respect.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a violence-free environment.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide high-quality service and mediation if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Offer matches that suit your skills and availability.<\/li>\n<li>Share updates on ministry policies affecting home support and the CES program.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the protection of your personal information.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Prevent all forms of discrimination and harassment.<\/li>\n<li>Protect your rights during dispute with a self-manager, and refer you to a third-party support if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Provide ongoing support and referrals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Tools for Homecare Workers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some valuable tools for your journey as a CES-paid homecare worker:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worker\u2019s Guide to Rights and Responsibilities under the CES Program<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government brochure (online only, updated version pending): You Provide Home Support Services<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sample weekly and monthly calendar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example of a work contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Info sheet on workplace harassment (coming soon)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>MSSS Info Sheet (Dec. 1, 2022): <em>Info for CES Workers on CNESST<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Procedure in case of work-related injury, illness, or preventive withdrawal (pregnant\/nursing)<\/li>\n<li>Info on training fee reimbursement for PDSP (Safe Handling Principles)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Resources for Homecare Workers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need support in specific situations. Here are some helpful resources:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>L\u2019Appui:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">514-356-1199 ou 1-888-405-4262<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Au bas de l\u2019\u00e9chelle:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports non-unionized workers\u2019 rights<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">514 270-7878 |\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aubasdelechelle.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aubasdelechelle.ca<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Commission on Human Rights and Youth Rights (CDPDJ):<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n1-800 361-6477 |\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/cdpdj.qc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cdpdj.qc.ca<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>CNESST \u2013 Labour Standards and Workplace Safety:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n1-844 838-0808 | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cnesst.gouv.qc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cnesst.gouv.qc.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nThe \u201cFor a Safe Maternity\u201d program appeals:<br \/>\nTAT appeal form<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Center for Immigrant Workers:<\/strong><br \/>\nOffices across Quebec<i style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\"><br \/>\n<\/i>Montr\u00e9al: 514-342-2111 | <a href=\"http:\/\/iwc-cti.ca\">iwc-cti.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>CIAFT \u2013 Advocacy for Women\u2019s Access to Work:<\/strong><br \/>\nEquity support for non-unionized women<br \/>\n514 954-0220 | <a href=\"http:\/\/ciaft.qc.ca\">ciaft.qc.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>GAIHST \u2013 Harassment at Work Support Group:<br \/>\n<\/strong>514 526-0789 | <a href=\"http:\/\/gaihst.qc.ca\">gaihst.qc.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Juripop:<\/strong><br \/>\nAffordable legal services<br \/>\n1-855 587-4767 | <a href=\"http:\/\/juripop.org\">juripop.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>UTTAM \u2013 Union of Injured or Ill Workers:<\/strong><br \/>\n514 527-3661 | <a href=\"http:\/\/uttam.quebec\">uttam.quebec<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Homecare Worker Paid through the Employment Paycheque (CES) Program? 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