Orderly
Secondary
Min. 25,63 $ / h
Max. 25,63 $ / h
Description and Responsibilities
Orderlies provide basic care to patients. They maintain a presence and offer physical assistance, helping with the recovery and maintenance of patients’ health. They are part of the nursing staff and help nursing assistants. They share information about the patient's state and behaviour with the healthcare team.
Orderlies help patients in the morning, during meals and at bedtime. They help them bathe, dress or undress, and are responsible for the bedding. They provide patients with the appropriate care and respect their integrity and dignity in an aim to contribute to their well-being.
Education and Training Requirements
Find out about the admission requirements to enroll in a short-term training program to become an orderly in CHSLD and senior housing 
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Required Interests, Skills and Personality Type
- Must be a good communicator and listener
- Must be in great physical condition
- Must be responsible and organized
- Must enjoy completing repetitive tasks according to established standards
- Must enjoy physical work and handling (medical) instruments
- Must enjoy working in a team with colleagues and other professionals
- Must have excellent initiative and be able to work autonomously
- Must love contact with the public
Personality Type (RIASEC)
SRC- S - Prefers to be in contact with people and to help them
- R - Prefers practical work and handling tools
- C - Prefers to work in a methodical and structured way, according to established standards
Work Environment
Orderlies mainly work in:
- Hospitals (in French only)
- Rehabilitation centres (in French only)
- Residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) (in French only)
- Local community services centres (CLSCs) (in French only)