personal support aide - medical

  • Chatham
  • Copper Terrace Limited
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Work setting Rural area 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 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 Criminal record check Reference required Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 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 above-indicated required certifications? Experience 1 year to less than 2 years Financial benefits As per collective agreement Other benefits Other benefits