nurse aide

Overview

Languages

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Home care and visiting care agency
• Various locations
• Group home

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Perform other duties related to personal care
• 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
• 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
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program