resident care aide - medical

Government of Canada - Central; Aylmer; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Ontario seeks a dedicated individual to assist with patient care responsibilities in a nursing home setting. You will handle medical equipment, monitor patient vitals, and support comfort and hygiene needs. This role is physically demanding and requires on-site presence. Ideal candidates should hold a high school graduation certificate and be prepared to engage in diverse caretaking tasks.

Qualifications

• Must assist with the cleaning, sterilizing, and setting up of medical equipment.
• Experience in patient care is beneficial.
• Ability to lift and transport patients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning and assembling medical equipment.
• Take patients' vital signs.
• Serve meals and assist in patient grooming.

Skills

Patient care

Medical equipment handling

Blood pressure monitoring

Physical endurance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• 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
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling