Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Nursing home/home for the aged

Tasks

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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 Collect specimens Administer first aid in emergency situations Provide personal care Provide companionship Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Launder clothing and household linens Administer bedside and personal care Feed or assist in feeding Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Tuberculosis test Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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As per collective agreement

Other benefits

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* Other benefits