Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Rural area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Security and Safety Immunization records; Criminal record check

Work Setting Nursing home/home for the aged

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Make beds and maintain patients' rooms; Maintain inventory of supplies; Assist with the set-up and maintenance of traction equipment, cleaning or sterilizing equipment, maintaining and repairing equipment, and assembling, setting-up and operating job-related equipment

Specific Skills

Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher; Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse; Bathe, dress and groom patients; Weigh, lift, turn and position patients; Accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English