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Patient service associate
Alternative titles: Institutional and home care attendant, Patient service aide, Long term care aide, Nurse aide
Average Salary
$24.89/hPlacement Rates
What are the main duties?
- Help patients with hygiene and personal care.
- Provide long-term care and assistance to patients with diminished autonomy (such as elderly patients).
- Provide short-term care and assistance to patients with different needs (for example, day surgery, brief hospitalization).
- Provide care and assistance to individuals with mental health issues, cognitive impairments or intellectual disabilities.
- Follow patient care protocols according to current laws.
Is it right for you?
- You want to help others.
- You are dedicated, patient and a good listener.
- You show good judgement and take initiative.
Program
Institutional and Home Care Assistance
Apply nowPlacement rates
80%
Job Placement Rate
10%
Pursuing further education
Duration of training
870h
9 to 11 months
D.V.S.
Where is this program being offered?
Institutional and Home Care Assistance
Apply nowPlacement rates
80%
Job Placement Rate
10%
Pursuing further education
Duration of training
870h
9 to 11 months
D.V.S.