patient care aide

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years 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 Home care and visiting care agency Work in employer's/client's home Responsibilities Tasks Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort Perform other duties related to personal care 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 Supervise patients' exercise routines 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 Administer first aid in emergency situations Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Patience

Provide comprehensive personal care and comfort to patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding. Monitor vital signs, administer first aid, and assist with mobility and recreational activities.

Requires a non-university certificate or diploma in a relevant program and 7 to 12 months of experience. Candidates must be able to handle physical tasks including lifting up to 23 kg.

• Clinical carePreferred
• First AidPreferred

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• Patient Care
• Personal Care
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• First Aid
• Patient Transport
• Meal Service
• Patient Grooming
• Specimen Collection
• Exercise Supervision
• Interpersonal Communication

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level