About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged. 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. Supply and empty bed pans. Serve meal trays and feed patients. Weigh, lift, turn and position patients. Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments. 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 and other assistance. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Moving Patients Safety Principles (MPSP) training. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Nursing Aide Certificate. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Travel expenses not paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Pension plan. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Travel insurance. Wellness program.