Education

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Produce reports
• Administer medications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available