Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting Rural area Nursing home/home for the aged Tasks Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities 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 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 between care facilities Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher Answer call signals to determine patients' needs Collect specimens Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas Administer first aid in emergency situations Certificates, licences, memberships,



and courses First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Interpersonal awareness Organized Team player Patience Employment terms options Early morning Evening Employment terms options Shift Flexible schedule Morning Night On call Day Weekend Overtime required Overtime available Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

📌 health care aide (Perth-Andover)
🏢 Valinor Retirement Home
📍 Perth-Andover