health care aide
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work setting:
Rural area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Nursing home/home for the aged.
Tasks:
- Perform other duties related to personal care.
- Supply and empty bed pans.
- Serve meal trays and feed patients.
- Weigh, lift, turn and position patients.
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms.
- 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.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Health Care Aide Certificate.
Security and safety:
- Immunization records.
- Vulnerable sector check.
- Tuberculosis test.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Physically demanding.
- Manual dexterity.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Walking.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- 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?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Shift. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.
Financial benefits:
As per collective agreement.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.
Support for youths:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.