Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 37.5 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: Experience an asset or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Nursing home/home for the aged

Tasks

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Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort Perform other duties related to personal care 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Nursing Aide Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate Personal Support Worker Certificate

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Immunization records Vulnerable sector 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 Ability to distinguish between colours Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Walking

Personal suitability

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

Government programs

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Recognized employer

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan

Financial benefits

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As per collective agreement

Other benefits

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Free parking available * Team building opportunities