nurse aide
The nurse aide is responsible for providing direct personal care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding patients. They also monitor vital signs, assist with mobility, and maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
- On-site
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted Jun 11, 2026
- Apply by Sep 4, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities 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 Make beds and maintain patients' rooms Supervise patients' exercise routines Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas Maintain inventory of supplies Bathe, dress and groom patients Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher Answer call signals to determine patients' needs Collect specimens Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas Administer first aid in emergency situations Provide personal care Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Additional information Security and safety Vulnerable sector check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Weight handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Patience Benefits Other benefits Free parking available Parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
What you’ll do
The nurse aide is responsible for providing direct personal care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding patients. They also monitor vital signs, assist with mobility, and maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and between one and two years of experience. Required certifications include First Aid and CPR, along with a valid vulnerable sector check.
Benefits
• Free parking
Listed skills
- Clinical carePreferred
- First AidPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Personal Care
- First Aid
- CPR
- Patient Transport
- Specimen Collection
- Medical Grooming
- Patient Positioning
- Inventory Management
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 4, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
