personal support worker – nursing care

Lion Guard Security; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to patients in a nursing home and rehabilitation center, ensuring their comfort and safety. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, maintaining medical equipment, and participating in recreational activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be organized, and thrive in a team environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• First Aid Certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Transport patients and assist with personal care.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and respond to their needs.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Medical equipment

First Aid equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution
  
  

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
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
  
  

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player