Richmond, BC

Languages
English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year

Asset languages
Arabic
Mandarin
Hindi
Cantonese
Spanish
Panjabi
Tagalog
Work setting
Home care and visiting care agency
Various locations
Hospital or home for the aged
Nursing home/home for the aged
Public or community health centre
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
Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms
Supervise patients’ exercise routines
Maintain inventory of supplies
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Collect specimens
Accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Administer first aid in emergency situations
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
Certified foot care nurse
First Aid Certificate
Nursing Aide Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Drug test
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Adult Abuse Registry check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Mileage paid
Long term benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Subsidised public transportation

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