nurse aide

Government of Canada; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service is seeking personal support workers in St. Catharines, Ontario. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and preparing meals for elderly clients. Candidates must have relevant certifications such as First Aid and CPR, and the position requires on-site work with no remote options. Ideal for individuals with strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate required.
• CPR Certificate required.
• Health Care Aide Certificate required.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.
• Perform duties related to patient care and comfort.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Education

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

equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Perform other duties related to personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Provide personal care
• Provide companionship
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly
• Females

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Punctuality
• Honesty