Overview

Languages

English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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

Responsibilities

Tasks
Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Perform other duties related to personal care
Supply and empty bed pans
Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
Serve meal trays and feed patients
Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
Supervise patients' exercise routines
Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
Maintain inventory of supplies
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients between care facilities
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
Acute care nursing Certificate




Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
Continuing Care Assistant Certification
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Nursing Aide Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience
University or college

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
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
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Patience

Benefits

Health perks
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Financial perks
As per collective agreement

Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Parking available

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