personal support aide - medical

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Hindi. Italian. Panjabi; Punjabi. Tagalog. Work setting: Home care and visiting care agency. Remote location. Various locations. Nursing home/home for the aged. Tasks: 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. Supply and empty bed pans. Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse. Serve meal trays and feed patients. Make beds and maintain patients' rooms. Supervise patients' exercise routines. Bathe, dress and groom patients. Transport patients between care facilities.

Administer first aid in emergency situations. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Nursing Aide Certificate. Health Care Aide Certificate. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Own vehicle. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills.

Flexibility. Initiative. Reliability. Patience. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Night. On call. Weekend. Overtime available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.