continuing care assistant

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged. Tasks: Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities. 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. Serve meal trays and feed patients. Weigh, lift, turn and position patients. Maintain inventory of supplies. Bathe, dress and groom patients. Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher. Collect specimens. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Continuing Care Assistant Certification. First Aid Certificate. Area of work experience: University or college. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Immunization records. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sound discrimination. Standing for extended periods. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Walking. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. 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. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available. Location 73 Howe Street Lockeport , NS B0T 1L0 Work location On site Salary $ 21.77 to $ 27.12 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 12 to 40 hours per week Terms of employment Casual employment Part time Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift Starts as soon as possible Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits vacancies 3 vacancies Source Job Bank #3652542 Various locations 73 Howe Street