About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. 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. 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. Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments. Make beds and maintain patients' rooms. Supervise patients' exercise routines. Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas. 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. Immunization records. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Patience. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.