Maplewood Nursing Homes Ltd. LMIA employer profile

Typical employer expectations

• Assist patients with daily care, comfort, and mobility while following care instructions carefully
• Support basic observations, patient transfers, and day-to-day coordination with nursing staff
• Help keep care rooms, equipment, and support areas organized and ready for use
• Maintain safe, respectful, and dependable support during physically active shift-based work

Employers also commonly look for

• Education: Employers may accept secondary school combined with on-the-job training or a personal support, nursing aide, or health care aide program.
• Experience: Supervised practical training or role-related support experience is commonly expected.
• Licence or certification: Employers may request CPR, first aid, or a driver’s licence depending on the work setting.

Official reference

See the Government of Canada NOC profile

Typical employer expectations

• Provide practical nursing care and support day-to-day treatment routines under established care procedures
• Monitor patient comfort, condition, and basic clinical status while documenting updates accurately
• Coordinate with physicians, registered nurses, and other care staff to support safe care delivery
• Support operating room or procedure-related routines where the role includes additional specialized training

Employers also commonly look for

• Education: Employers usually expect an approved licensed practical nursing program or other role-specific training such as operating room techniques.
• Licence or certification: Registration with the applicable nursing regulatory body and successful completion of the registration examination are usually required.

Official reference

See the Government of Canada NOC profile

Typical employer expectations

• Provide direct nursing care and monitor patient condition while following care plans and clinical procedures
• Document assessments, treatments, and status changes clearly and accurately
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other care staff to support safe and timely care
• Support patient education, treatment follow-through, and communication with families or support networks

Employers also commonly look for

• Education: Employers usually expect an approved registered nursing or registered psychiatric nursing program, and some specialized roles may prefer additional academic training.
• Experience: Specialized or advanced nursing roles may require additional clinical experience or focused training.
• Licence or certification: Registration with the applicable nursing regulatory body is required for practice, depending on the nursing designation and province.

Official reference

See the Government of Canada NOC profile