Continuing Care Assistant

Education

College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.

Work setting

Nursing home/home for the aged.

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.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Bathe, dress and groom patients.
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Collect specimens.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification.
• First Aid Certificate.

Area of work experience

University or college.

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