Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients between care facilities
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide personal care
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Provide companionship
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Administer medications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits