Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

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
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
- Supervise patients' exercise routines
- Bathe, dress and groom patients
- Transport patients between care facilities
- Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher




- Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
- Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
- Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Patience

Advantages

Financial benefits

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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