Nurse aides and orderlies assist nurses, physicians and other health care workers in the basic care of patients, and transport patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers for treatment or surgery.
Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates:
Assist nurses, hospital staff, and physicians in the care of patients
Supervise patients' exercise routines, set-up and provide leisure activities, and accompany patients during recreational activities
Take and record blood pressure, temperature, and pulse readings; monitor and record patients' intake and output status; collect specimens; and administer nurse-directed procedures, such as enemas and suppositories
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Maintain inventories, patients' rooms, and may assist in the set-up and maintenance of equipment.
Health Care Aide
Hospital Porter
Long-Term Care Aide
Nurse Aide
Nursing Attendant
Orderly
Patient Care Aide
Personal Care Attendant
Ward Aide
Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Practical Nursing Diploma; University Transfer
Practical Nursing - Flex Program (weekend delivery) Diploma; University Transfer
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Practical Nursing Diploma
Pre-Health Sciences Pathways to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees Certificate; Advanced
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Practical Nursing Diploma
Practical Nursing (Flexible) Diploma
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Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Practical Nursing Diploma; Co-op; Online
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Practical Nursing Diploma
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