Nurse aide Job

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year

Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
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

Tasks
Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
Maintain inventory of supplies
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
Administer first aid in emergency situations