Personal support worker – nursing care (Markham)

Overview Languages English Education - College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - or equivalent experience Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting - Home care and visiting care agency - Various locations - Willing to relocate - Nursing home/home for the aged Responsibilities 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 - Make beds and maintain patients' rooms - Maintain inventory of supplies - Bathe, dress and groom patients - Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher - Administer first aid in emergency situations - Provide personal care - Provide companionship - Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties - Launder clothing and household linens - Administer bedside and personal care - Feed or assist in feeding - Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - First Aid Certificate - CPR Certificate - Personal Support Worker Certificate Additional information Security and safety - Criminal record check - Driving record check (abstract) - Immunization records - Vulnerable sector check - Tuberculosis test - Reference required Transportation/travel information - Valid driver's licence - Own vehicle - Driver's abstract Weight handling - Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Benefits Health benefits - Dental plan - Health care plan - Vision care benefits Financial perks - As per collective agreement - Life insurance - Pension plan Other benefits - Other benefits Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ozjbf