health care aide

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a healthcare worker with responsibilities including patient care, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and relevant experience, alongside First Aid and CPR certifications. This role involves frequent travel and varied work locations, making flexibility essential. Ideal for team players focused on client care and dedicated to improving patient well-being.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
• CPR Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans.
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Serve meal trays and feed patients.
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients.
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms.
• Supervise patients' exercise routines.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Interpersonal awareness

Judgment

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player