long term care aide
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About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged. Tasks: Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment. Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort. 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. Supervise patients' exercise routines. Maintain inventory of supplies. Bathe, dress and groom patients. Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher. Answer call signals to determine patients' needs. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Standing for extended periods. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Team player. Patience. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Night. Day. Weekend. Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.