Continuing care assistant

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Barra Head; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Nova Scotia seeks a dedicated healthcare support aide to assist with patient care, monitor vitals, and support daily activities. This permanent role covers morning to evening shifts and requires focus on safety and cleanliness.

The ideal candidate has a college or comparable diploma, 7 months to under 1 year of experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with the care team.

Qualifications

• Education: College or CEGEP diploma in a related program (1–2 years).
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year in healthcare or related role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans and assist with patient care tasks.
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Serve meal trays and feed patients; assist with mobility.
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients; maintain rooms.
• Transport patients between care facilities and to procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery by basic hygienic prep.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Education

College/CEGEP diploma (1–2 years program)

7 months to less than 1 year experience

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 42 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

TASKS

• Supply and empty bed pans
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Transport patients between care facilities
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

SUPPORT FOR VETERANS

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

SUPPORT FOR MATURE WORKERS

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees