continuing care assistant

Government of Canada; Upper Tantallon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a Patient Care Assistant in Upper Tantallon to support patient care needs in a nursing home environment. Responsibilities include accompanying patients, administering first aid, and maintaining comfort and safety. Candidates must possess high school graduation and First Aid/CPR certification. The role is in a fast-paced setting, requiring physical ability and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Physically capable to handle patients (up to 23 kg).
• Experience working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.
• Perform duties related to patient care and comfort.
• Serve meal trays and assist with feeding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Ability to distinguish between colours

Sound discrimination

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Urban area
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• 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
• 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
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Collect specimens
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)