Experience :
- 2 years to less than 3 years
Health services / allied health / health sciences :
GeneralPublic health, otherHealth aideHome health aide / home attendantNursing assistant / aide and patient care assistant / aidePractical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants, otherPalliative careWork setting :
Rural areaVarious locationsWork in employer's / client's homeRelocation costs not covered by employerLocal or regional levelHealth and medicineCommunity-based or localRetirement homeResidential / client's homeChronic or long-term care facilities / centresHealth care institution, facility or clinicHome care and visiting care agencyLong term care centerTasks :
Administer bedside and personal careAssist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygieneAssist in regular exercise, e.g., walkCollect specimensFeed or assist in feedingLaunder clothing and household linensPerform light housekeeping and cleaning dutiesPlan therapeutic diets and menusProvide companionshipShop for food and household suppliesPrepare and serve nutritious mealsTransport patients to hospital or other medical facility for further medical careDocument and record nature of injuries and treatment providedProvide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort careLiaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clientsAssess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plansDocument patient rehabilitation progressAid in the prevention of inadequate nutritionExamine patients to assess general physical conditionEvaluate mobility, balance, gait and postureApply aseptic techniques including sterile dressingCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
Core competencies for public health in Canada CourseDevelopmental services worker (DSW) TrainingGeriatric CertificateMental health first aid CertificateCPR CertificateFirst Aid CertificatePersonal Support Worker CertificateArea of work experience :
HealthArea of specialization :
Ambulatory monitoringSecurity and safety :
Criminal record checkConfidential security clearanceBasic security clearanceReference requiredBondableChild Abuse Registry checkDriver's validity licence checkImmunization recordsTuberculosis testVulnerable sector checkTransportation / travel information :
Own transportationWilling to travel regularlyValid driver's licencePublic transportation is not availableWork conditions and physical capabilities :
Bending, crouching, kneelingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingFast-paced environmentHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsWork under pressurePersonal suitability :
PunctualityClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerWorkplace information :
On the road jobBonusOther benefits :
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