continuing care assistant

Richmond Villa; St. Peter's; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in St. Peter's, Nova Scotia, is seeking dedicated personnel to assist in patient care. Responsibilities include serving meals, taking vital signs, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must have a certificate/diploma in relevant fields and excellent interpersonal skills. Flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Experience required: 7 months to less than 1 year in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans.
• Take patients' vital signs.
• Serve meals and assist patients with eating.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Overview

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?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week