nurse aide

Wildpine Retirement Residence; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildpine Retirement Residence is seeking a dedicated caregiver to assist in the daily health and comfort of residents. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational background, experience in patient care, and a flexible attitude toward work demands. Responsibilities include vital sign monitoring, personal hygiene support, and maintaining a clean environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Relevant certifications must be indicated.
• Must be willing to relocate for the position.

Responsibilities

• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Bathe, dress and groom patients.
• Transport patients between care facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Reliability

Organized

Flexibility

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

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

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
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients between care facilities
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?