nurse aide

Government of Canada; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Continuing Care Assistant in Collingwood, Canada. The role requires performing various personal and patient care tasks, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients. Applicants must hold relevant certifications, including First Aid and CPR. This position requires on-site work with no remote options available, making it essential for candidates to be dependable and possess excellent communication skills. Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a healthcare role.
• Must possess Continuing Care Assistant Certification.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to patient care and comfort.
• Assist with personal care activities.
• Administer first aid in emergencies.
• Transport patients between care facilities.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Patience

Education

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

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Perform other duties related to personal care
• Supply and empty bed pans
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients between care facilities
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Patience