Personal support aide - medical

Languages

English or French

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

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.

Asset languages

Hindi

Italian

Tagalog

Panjabi

Work setting

Home care and visiting care agency

Remote location

Various locations

Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Nursing Aide Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Additional information

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