psychiatric aide

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Hospital/medical facility or clinic 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 Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments Make beds and maintain patients' rooms Supervise patients' exercise routines Maintain inventory of supplies Bathe, dress and groom patients Transport patients between care facilities Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher Answer call signals to determine patients' needs Collect specimens Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Child Abuse Registry check Immunization records Vulnerable sector check Adult Abuse Registry check Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Repetitive tasks 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 Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Patience Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Bonus Life insurance Pension plan Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Travel insurance Wellness program

Provide essential patient care and comfort, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with personal hygiene and mobility. Support facility operations by transporting patients, maintaining rooms, and managing medical supplies.

Candidates must possess a Health Care Aide Certificate and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. A clean criminal record check and various abuse registry clearances are required for employment.

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Vision Care Benefits • Financial Benefits • Bonus • Life Insurance • Pension Plan • Long-term Care Insurance • Free Parking • Paid Training • Paid Time Off • Travel Insurance • Wellness Program

• Time managementPreferred
• Clinical carePreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred
• interpersonal communicationPreferred
• Personal CarePreferred

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• Patient Care
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Personal Care
• Patient Transport
• Specimen Collection
• Patient Supervision
• Interpersonal Communication
• Time Management
• Patient Grooming
• Medical Documentation
• Patient Positioning
• Inventory Management

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Oct 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level