aide, medical

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Brampton is seeking a dedicated individual to support patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and preparing patients for procedures. This entry-level position requires completion of work at the facility with an education background in College/CEGEP and 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans.
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients.
• Deliver messages and specimens between departments.
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms.
• Supervise patients' exercise routines.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Transport patients between care facilities.
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs.
• Collect specimens.
• Prepare patients for surgery.

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Supply and empty bed pans
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Transport patients between care facilities
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Collect specimens
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas