Nurse Aide

Description

Provides basic care for patients, whether in a long-term healthcare facility. Duties include following and administering prescribed routines with patients, monitoring their vital signs, and assisting them with day-to-day functioning and activities.

Wage

$23.39 to $25.40 hourly (to be negotiated)

Hours

30 to 40 hours per week

Shifts

Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning

Languages

English

Language Requirements

CLB 5 or Higher

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience

Credentials (Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Nursing Aide Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

Nursing home/home for the aged
Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

Supply and empty bedpans
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
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients in wheelchairs or stretchers
Collect specimens
Accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Administer first aid in emergency situations
Provide personal care
Provide companionship
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Launder clothing and household linens
Administer bedside and personal care
Feed or assist in feeding
Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Additional information

Security and safety

Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Reference required

Vulnerable sector check

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

Long term benefits
Other benefits