Personal support aide - medical

Kibbi; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Job summary

Kibbi in Ottawa is seeking a healthcare aide to provide direct patient care in a nursing home setting. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support residents with mobility and personal care.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience or equivalent, a college-level certificate, and English language proficiency. The position is on-site with shifts available, and free parking may be provided. Reliable teamwork and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1–2 years) is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience or equivalent experience is required.
• English language proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Collect specimens
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent


• Work Language: English


• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week


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


• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years


• or equivalent experience

WORK SETTING

• Nursing home/home for the aged

TASKS

• Supply and empty bed pans


• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse


• Serve meal trays and feed patients


• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients


• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms


• Supervise patients' exercise routines


• Maintain inventory of supplies


• Bathe, dress and groom patients


• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher


• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs


• Collect specimens


• Administer first aid in emergency situations

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check


• Tuberculosis test

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment


• Repetitive tasks


• Physically demanding


• Manual dexterity


• Attention to detail


• Standing for extended periods


• Combination of sitting, standing, walking


• Bending, crouching, kneeling


• Walking

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus


• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Excellent oral communication


• Flexibility


• Initiative


• Judgement


• Organized


• Reliability


• Team player

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?


• Do you have experience working in this field?


• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning


• Evening

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Shift


• Morning


• Night


• On call


• Day


• Weekend


• Overtime available

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available


• Team building opportunities

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment


• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth