SCHEDULE "E" -- SAMPLE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made this ________ day of ______________ , 20___ ,

BETWEEN

NAME1
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

OF THE FIRST PART;

- and -

NAME2
(hereinafter referred to as the Employee)

OF THE SECOND PART;

WHEREAS;

The Employer agrees to employ ____________________________ as his/her

(Print Attendant Name)
Employee and ____________________________ hereby accepts employment
(Print Attendant Name)
with the Employer.

NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained below

and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
acknowledged, the parties agree that the employment of the Employee by the Employer
shall be in accordance with the following terms and conditions:

1. JOB DESCRIPTION

The Employee shall provide services to the Employer as described in the

job description, attached to this Agreement as Schedule A. The Employer
may amend the job description from time to time, upon reasonable notice
to the Employee.

2. TERM

2.1 This Agreement shall be deemed to have commenced on the

_____ day of _____________, 20____, shall supersede any earlier
(Date of hire)
agreements, and shall continue until terminated.
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3. REMUNERATION

3.1 The Employer shall remunerate the Employee for his/her services
under this Agreement at the starting wage of $ _______________
per hour plus statutory benefits.

3.2 Outside of regular hours of service, Special Arrangements* may be

negotiated under this Agreement between the Employer and the
Employee. Under Special Arrangements, an hourly wage rate will
not apply and the Employee will be remunerated as follows:

3.3 *[NOTE TO EMPLOYER: If you require Special Arrangements;

(e.g., paying someone to sleep over or be on call with a pager),
make it clear, when you write this Section, that the Employee's
remuneration for Special Arrangements is separately negotiated
and outside the regular hourly wage established in Section 3.1
above. In other words, an employee cannot claim an hourly wage
AND collect a lump sum payment while sleeping over.]

3.4 The Employer may review and re-calculate the Employee's wage at
the beginning of each calendar year, taking into consideration,
among other factors, funding available to the Employer to employ
the Employee, cost of living, length of service, and performance

3.5 Wages due to the Employee shall be paid on every second Friday
for hours worked up to and including the previous Sunday.

3.6 Deductions and Contributions:

a. The Employer shall withhold from each payment the

statutory deductions for Employment Insurance and Canada
Pension Plan premiums, and Federal and Provincial income
tax.

b. The Employer shall make the required Employer

contributions to EI and CPP premiums on behalf of the
Employee and shall remit these together with the Employee
deductions to the Receiver General for Canada, as required.

c. The Employer shall make all contributions and deductions to

the appropriate authorities as required by law.**

**[NOTE TO EMPLOYER: You must register with the

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) within 10
calendar days of hiring your first attendant. Use the forms
which will be provided to you by CILT at an appropriate
time. You will then be sent information about WSIB
remittances.]
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4. PROBATION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

4.1 Permanent employment shall be subject to successful completion

of a probationary period of three (3) months from date of hire. The
first performance evaluation shall be begun at the end of the
second month of employment, so as to be complete at the end of
the probationary period.

4.2 Subsequent performance evaluations shall take place annually.

4.3 If a performance evaluation reveals that an employee's work

requires improvement, there shall be a further performance
evaluation done within three (3) months of the initial evaluation to
assess whether improvement is satisfactory. If this or any other
performance evaluation reveals insufficient improvement in the
employee's work since the last evaluation, continued employment
shall be at the discretion of the Employer.

5. PERFORMANCE AND SUPERVISION

5.1 The Employee shall follow the direction of the Employer, learn
his/her routine and exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in
performing the services set out herein.

5.2 The Employee shall perform the duties required of him/her by the
Employer and shall act in accordance with all reasonable, lawful
direction given to him/her by the Employer.

5.3 The Employee shall be provided with all necessary information

regarding the policies and procedures of the Employer and his/her
operations required in the performance of the services set out
herein.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

6.1 The Employee shall keep confidential any information obtained

about the Employer, the Employer's family or the Employer's
routine activities of living in the course of his/her employment,
except where that information is required for the functioning of the
Employer, in which case, the Employee shall give the information
only to the party which requires the information.

6.2 Upon direction by the Employer, the Employee shall keep

confidential any other matters concerning the Employer.
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7. TERMINATION

7.1 During the probationary period, the Employee may be discharged

without notice.

7.2 The Employer may terminate the services of the Employee under
this Agreement as follows:

a. for cause, including, without limiting the generality of the

foregoing, if the Employee is guilty of wilful misconduct or
wilful neglect of duty, without notice or pay in lieu of notice;

b. because the Employer no longer wishes to maintain a

position with substantially similar duties, or substantially
alters the job description so that the Employee is not
competent to perform the position as newly defined;

c. without cause.

7.3 If the discharge is for either of the reasons given in subparagraphs

7.2b or 7.2c, above, the Employer shall provide the Employee with
notice in accordance with the requirements of the Employment
Standards Act, 2000, as amended or replaced from time to time.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Employer may, at its sole option,
pay to the Employee an amount of the Employee’s wages then in
effect that is equal to the notice to which the Employee is entitled
under the terms of this paragraph, in lieu of such notice. The
amount of compensation paid shall be reduced by the amount of
notice given. The parties agree that this shall constitute the sole
notice or payment in lieu of notice to which the Employee is entitled
if the Employee’s employment with the Employer is terminated
pursuant to subparagraphs 7.2b or 7.2c, above.

7.4 The Employee may terminate this Agreement upon no less than 7
days' written notice to the Employer.

8. HOURS OF WORK

8.1 The Employer, in consultation with the Employee, shall from time to
time establish a schedule of hours to be worked by the Employee.

8.2 Time records shall be signed and kept by the Employee in a form
determined by the Employer.

9. HOLIDAYS

9.1 The Employee acknowledges that (s)he may be required to work

his/her regular shift if it falls on any of the following public holidays:
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- New Year's Day

- Family Day
- Good Friday
- Victoria Day
- Canada Day
- Labour Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day

The Employee agrees to this requirement as a condition of

employment. ___________
Initial

9.2 In the event that the Employee is required to work on any one or
more of the public holidays listed above, then, if the Employee
qualifies in accordance with the requirements of the Employment
Standards Act, 2000, the Employee shall be paid public holiday pay
(as defined in the Employment Standards Act, 2000) and premium
pay calculated at the rate of 1.5 times of the Employee’s regular
rate of pay for each hour worked on the public holiday.

10. VACATION

10.1 Subject to paragraph 10.4, the Employee is entitled to two weeks'

vacation time for each 12 months of employment. The running of
the 12-month vacation entitlement period shall begin on the date
that the Employee commences employment with the Employer, and
thereafter on the annual anniversary date of the commencement of
the Employee’s employment.

10.2 Upon the termination of the Employee’s employment with the

Employer, the Employee shall be entitled to payment on account of
accrued but unpaid vacation pay of an amount that is calculated at
the rate of 4% of the Employee’s regular rate of pay then in effect.

10.3 The Employee is also entitled to vacation pay, which shall be

calculated at the rate of 4% of the gross wages earned by the
Employee during the period of time for which vacation time is
accrued. The Employer shall pay to the Employee, and the
Employee agrees to accept payment of, his/her vacation pay on
each pay cheque in respect of the wages earned for that pay
period. _______ (initial).

10.4 During the three (3) month probationary period, the Employee will
only be eligible for vacation benefits of four per cent (4%). The
Employee's vacation schedule shall be arranged by agreement
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between the Employee and the Employer to conform to the work

requirements of the Employer. Approval for vacation time shall not
be unreasonably withheld.

10.5 No vacation benefits shall accrue to the Employee during an unpaid

leave of absence.

11. SICK LEAVE

11.1 An Employee absent due to sickness or disability shall notify the

Employer, or in his/her absence, a member of Employer's family or
staff, of his/her inability to report to work and shall, at the time of
notification, endeavour to find a replacement for him/herself, and
shall indicate the probable duration of the absence. There is no
benefit of payment for sick time.

11.2 Notification of absence must be made by the Employee with due

consideration to the vulnerable and dependent situation of the
Employer with regard to physical assistance from the Employee
unless the nature of the sickness or disability makes this impossible
and this can be corroborated to the satisfaction of the Employer.

11.3 The Employer shall have the right to require medical evidence,
satisfactory to the Employer, for the purpose of verification of
absence due to sickness or disability or for the purpose of
determining fitness or unfitness for work.

12. PERSONNEL RECORDS

12.1 A personnel file for the Employee shall be kept in the office of the
Employer. The file shall contain the following:

a. copies of all letters of agreement and contracts between the

Employer and the Employee and the attached schedules;

b. time sheets and time records;

c. payroll information;

d. termination and other notices; and

e. any other information respecting employment and

performance.

13. AMENDMENT

13.1 The terms and conditions of this Agreement may be amended at

any time only by the mutual written agreement of the parties hereto.
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14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall comprise the entire agreement and understanding

between the Employer and the Employee with respect to the subject
matter in this Agreement and supersedes any prior agreement,
representation or understanding with respect thereto.

15. SEVERABILITY

Each covenant and provision contained in this Agreement shall be

severable, separate and distinct and the unenforceability in whole or in
part of any covenant or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed not
affect or impair the validity or enforceability of any other covenant or
provision of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the
day and year first written above.

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )

in the presence of )
______________________________ ) __________________________
Witness ) EMPLOYER
)

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )

in the presence of )
______________________________ ) __________________________
Witness ) EMPLOYEE
)

The Employee acknowledges that (s)he has read and understands the foregoing
and that the Employer has advised him / her that the foregoing substantially
alters, removes, supplants and supersedes his common law rights. The
Employee acknowledges that the Employer has referred him specifically to
Article 7 and has advised him to seek independent legal advice prior to executing
this Agreement.

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )

in the presence of )
______________________________ ) __________________________
Witness ) EMPLOYER
)
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APPENDIX "1" - ATTENDANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose:

To assist the Employer, who has a physical disability, with attendant services.

Accountability:

The Employer.

Requirements:

1. Willingness to perform personal and household tasks.

2. Physical ability to lift and transfer the Employer.

3. Punctuality, reliability and dependability.

4. Ability to work cooperatively with the Employer, other members of the

household, and with other employees.

5. Good communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to accurately
follow directions from the Employer.

6. Ability to maintain confidentiality and to be worthy of the trust required to

provide personal services in the Employer's own home.

Duties:

1. Provide services as required and directed by the Employer, including, but

not limited to, the following:

(a) Mobility assistance with transferring, lifting, positioning, turning in

bed, exercising, driving;

(b) Assistance with dressing and undressing, eating, medications,

special equipment, toileting or bowel and bladder routines,
catheterization, colostomy or ileostomy care, maintenance of a
tracheotomy and respiratory equipment;

(c) Personal hygiene assistance with washing, bathing, showering,

shaving, brushing teeth, grooming, feminine hygiene, care of skin,
changing non-sterile dressings;

(d) Assistance with communications, errands, escorting, shopping,

banking;

(e) Housekeeping assistance with meal preparation, dish washing,

laundry, shopping and chores, including but not limited to dusting,
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vacuuming, washing floors, changing sheets, and cleaning the

fridge, stove, bathroom, closets, drawers and cupboards;

(f) Assistance with maintaining and ordering supplies;

(g) Maintenance and upkeep for personal and household equipment

and appliances;

(h) Nurturing assistance with the physical requirements of parenting;

(i) Other similar tasks that would be performed by oneself from time to
time were it not for a physical disability.

2. Provide services in the home and elsewhere, consistent with the

Employer's choices, lifestyle and privacy.

3. Respond immediately to emergencies, e.g. washroom assistance or injury,

and advise the Employer of other unusual or emergency situations.

4. Be aware of and report any hazards concerning employee health and

safety to the Employer promptly.

5. Record the date and time starting and ending each shift.

6. Ensure that keys entrusted to you are kept secure and at hand.

7. Perform other duties as requested.

Expectations:

1. To carry out the above duties in a professional manner.

2. To know the Employer's personal routines and follow them efficiently and
with appropriate care.

3. To arrive for work punctually and to remain on duty until essential activities
have been completed and the Employer is comfortable and safe.

4. To conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the health and safety of

the Employer, other members of the household, other staff and yourself.

5. To be able to perform certain tasks without direct supervision.

6. To dress in a clean and presentable manner.