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