medical orderly

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Urban area. Various locations.

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.
• Supervise patients' exercise routines.
• Bathe, dress and groom patients.
• Transport patients between care facilities.
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Moving Patients Safety Principles (MPSP) training.
• CPR Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Child welfare check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.
• Adult Abuse Registry check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Day.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Mileage paid.