Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Home care and visiting care agency
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Rural area
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Urban area
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Various locations
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Hospital or home for the aged
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Hospital/medical facility or clinic
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Nursing home/home for the aged
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Public or community health centre
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Rehabilitation centre and special health institution
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Group home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Supply and empty bed pans
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Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
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Serve meal trays and feed patients
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Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
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Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
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Supervise patients' exercise routines
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Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
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Maintain inventory of supplies
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Bathe, dress and groom patients
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Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
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Collect specimens
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Administer first aid in emergency situations
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Repetitive tasks
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Walking
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
Benefits
Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.