Job Duties:

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): This involves helping patients with basic tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Mobility Assistance: Nursing aides assist patients with mobility issues, helping them move around, transfer from beds to wheelchairs, and walk if possible.

Vital Signs Monitoring: They may be responsible for measuring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates.

Observation and Reporting: Nursing aides observe and report any changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions to the nursing staff.

Feeding Assistance: Some patients may require assistance with eating, and nursing aides help with feeding and monitoring dietary intake.

Maintaining a Clean Environment: Nursing aides contribute to maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for patients. This includes changing bed linens, cleaning patient rooms, and ensuring overall cleanliness.

Providing Comfort and Emotional Support: Offering emotional support and companionship to patients is an essential part of the role, especially in long-term care settings.

Transporting Patients: Nursing aides may be responsible for transporting patients within the healthcare facility for various procedures or activities.

 

Job Requirements:

2+ year minimum experience required.

High School diploma, work experience, valid ID Would like some with a CNA type of background, no need for license

**Will be exposed to patients that may have COVID or work on units with COVID Patients.

Orientation will be weekly.

Start dates will be determined. Orientation can last 5 to 7 days. .

Health Aide at a Behavioural Health Facility

Certification: Basic Life Support