nurse aide

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Bathe, dress and groom patients.
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Patience.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.