Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

- Home care and visiting care agency
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
- 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
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
- Maintain inventory of supplies
- Bathe, dress and groom patients
- Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
- Provide personal care
- Provide companionship




- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Launder clothing and household linens
- Administer bedside and personal care
- Feed or assist in feeding
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Immunization records
- Vulnerable sector check
- Tuberculosis test
- Reference required

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
- Driver's abstract

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- As per collective agreement
- Life insurance
- Pension plan

Other advantages

- Other benefits

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