Personal Care Aide- Medical Full Time

Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates assist nurses, hospital staff and physicians in the basic care of patients. They are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted care facilities for the elderly and other health care establishments. We are looking forward to hire a highly dedicated personal care aide for our retirement home.

Job vacancies- 10

Location- St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Salary- $17.35 per hour

Language required- English

Work setting – Home care and visiting care agency

Experience- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience is required

Job duties-

Take patients’ blood pressure, temperature and pulse
Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms
Supervise patients’ exercise routines
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients between care facilities
Answer call signals
Accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Administer first aid in emergency situations
​Requirements- 

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Proven experience as personal care assistant
Committed to health & safety
Able to do housework and cooking
Well-organized and reliable
Excellent communication and people skills
Positive and compassionate attitude
Strong ethics
Physical stamina