nurse aide

CAREMAX HEALTH; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support patients in various capacities including recreational activities and medical equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will have secondary education and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role. You will work 35 hours a week in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.
• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment.
• Transport patients between care facilities.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• Assist with maintenance and repair of medical equipment
• 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
• 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
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Patience
• Hours : 35 hours per week

Work terms and schedule

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English