health care aide

Government of Canada; Barrie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to provide essential patient care in a fast-paced environment. This role involves accompanying patients on recreational activities, assisting with personal care, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, reliability, and a strong focus on client needs. Join a team that values compassion and teamwork while making a significant impact on patients' lives. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with individuals in need, providing comfort and support in their daily activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a home care or nursing home setting is an asset.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on recreational activities and assist with personal care.
• Administer first aid and help with medical equipment maintenance.
• Transport patients and maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

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

• Home care and visiting care agency
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• Assist with maintenance and repair 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
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Collect specimens
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience