Medical orderly

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 35 to 37 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

Urban areaVarious locationsRelocation costs not covered by employerWilling to relocateHospital or home for the agedNursing home/home for the agedPublic or community health centreRehabilitation centre and special health institutionOptional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employmentGroup home

Tasks

Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activitiesAssist with maintenance and repair of medical equipmentPerform other duties related to patient care and comfortPerform other duties related to personal careSupply and empty bed pansTake patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulseServe meal trays and feed patientsWeigh, lift, turn and position patientsDeliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departmentsMake beds and maintain patients' roomsSupervise patients' exercise routinesMaintain inventory of suppliesBathe, dress and groom patientsTransport patients between care facilitiesTransport patients in wheelchair or stretcherAnswer call signals to determine patients' needsCollect specimensPrepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Acute care nursing CertificateBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CertificateBehaviour management CertificationCertified foot care nurseContinuing Care Assistant CertificationFirst Aid CertificateCPR CertificateNursing Aide CertificateHealth Care Aide Certificate

Specialization or experience

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

Criminal record checkDriver's validity licence checkImmunization recordsConfidential security clearance

Transportation/travel information

Own transportationOwn vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureRepetitive tasksPhysically demandingAttention to detailAbility to distinguish between coloursSound discriminationStanding for extended periodsCombination of sitting, standing, walkingBending, crouching, kneelingWalking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you available for the advertised start date?Are you currently a student?Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?What is the highest level of study you have completed?What is your current field of study?What is your current level of study?

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

BonusMileage paidNight shift premium

Other benefits

Free parking availableOn-site housing options