Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Registered Apprenticeship certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Remote location
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Rural area
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Urban area
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Various locations
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
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Nursing home/home for the aged
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
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Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
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Perform other duties related to personal care
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Supply and empty bed pans
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Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
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Serve meal trays and feed patients
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Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
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Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
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Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
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Supervise patients' exercise routines
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Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
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Maintain inventory of supplies
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Bathe, dress and groom patients
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Transport patients between care facilities
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Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
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Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
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Collect specimens
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Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
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Administer first aid in emergency situations
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Provide personal care
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Provide companionship
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Administer bedside and personal care
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Feed or assist in feeding
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Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
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Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
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Personal Support Worker Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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College/University students
Additional information
Security and safety
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Bondable
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Basic security clearance
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Immunization records
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Vulnerable sector check
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Tuberculosis test
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Reference required
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Repetitive tasks
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Sound discrimination
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Standing for extended periods
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Walking
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Sitting
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Patience
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Punctuality
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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On-site housing options
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Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.