personal support worker – nursing care

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

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Perform other duties related to personal care
• Supply and empty bed pans
• 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 wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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