first aid attendant

Work setting

• Rural area
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program