Healthcare Assistant - Care Homes

Overview

Languages
English
Education
~ College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
~ Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities
Tasks
Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
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
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
~ Health Care Aide Certificate

Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Adult Abuse Registry check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Benefits
Health benefits
~ Health care plan

Financial benefits
~ As per collective agreement