Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Home care and visiting care agency
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Remote location
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Rural area
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Urban area
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Work in employer's/client's home
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Relocation costs covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
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Public or community health centre
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Staff accommodation available
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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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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Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
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Bathe, dress and groom patients
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Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
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Collect specimens
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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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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Launder clothing and household linens
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Administer bedside and personal care
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Feed or assist in feeding
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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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Nursing Aide Certificate
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Health Care Aide Certificate
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Personal Support Worker Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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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
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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Attention to detail
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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
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
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Financial benefits
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.