Overview

Languages

English

Education
College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
Nursing home/home for the aged
Group home

Responsibilities

Tasks
Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
Assist with maintenance and repair of medical equipment
Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Perform other duties related to personal care
Supply and empty bed pans
Serve meal trays and feed patients
Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
Supervise patients' exercise routines
Maintain inventory of supplies
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
Collect specimens
Administer first aid in emergency situations





Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Walking

Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Patience

Perks

Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Other advantages
Free parking available

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