health care aide

Malaspina Community Resource Services Ltd; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community resource service provider in Courtenay seeks a Personal Care Worker to deliver essential patient care services. Responsibilities include performing personal care duties, monitoring vital signs, and administering first aid as needed. Candidates must hold First Aid and CPR certifications, and equivalent experience is preferred. The position offers health benefits, group insurance, and long-term care options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Pension plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must have First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Immunization records and successful vulnerable sector check required.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to patient care and comfort.
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Administer first aid in emergencies.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Position: Personal Care Worker

Employment Type: Permanent

Language of Work: English

Hours of Work: 28 hours per week

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Work Setting: Group home

Tasks:

1. Perform duties related to patient care and comfort
2. Perform duties related to personal care
3. Take patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
4. Administer first aid in emergency situations
5. Provide first aid and other assistance as needed

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and Safety:

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check
• Tuberculosis test

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks
• 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

Experience: Will train

Health Benefits:

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits:

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long-term Benefits:

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits:

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities