resident care aide - medical

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to support patient care in a nursing home setting. This role involves assisting patients with their daily activities, ensuring their comfort, and maintaining a safe environment. You'll be part of a compassionate team that values client focus and interpersonal skills, working in a fast-paced and dynamic atmosphere. If you are looking for a fulfilling position where you can make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us and contribute to a supportive community that prioritizes health and well-being.

Benefits

Health care plan

Night shift premium

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

On-site daycare available

On-site recreation and activities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• High school graduation is essential for this role.
• Experience in a similar setting is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and personal care.
• Maintain cleanliness and setup of medical equipment.
• Transport and monitor patients during recreational activities.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On-site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Perform other duties related to personal care
• 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
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Collect specimens
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Health care plan

Financial Benefits

• Night shift premium

Long Term Benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities