personal care aide - medical

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Will train Work setting Nursing home/home for the aged 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 Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments 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 Collect specimens Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses  CPR Certificate Security and safety Bondable Criminal record check Immunization records Tuberculosis test Work conditions and physical capabilities 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 Weight handling More than 45 kg (100 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Screening questions 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 necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)? What is the highest level of study you have completed? Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Life insurance Other benefits Free parking available Other benefits