health care aide

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Edmonton is seeking a Health Care Aide to assist patients with personal care, accompany them on activities, and ensure their comfort. This position requires 2 to 3 years of experience along with essential certifications such as Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid. Candidates must have their own transportation and a valid driver's license. This role demands physical capability and attention to detail, ensuring the well-being of clients in their home setting.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Bonus

Qualifications

• Required 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Criminal record check and driving record check (abstract) required.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.
• Perform patient care and comfort duties.
• Take patients' vital signs.
• Feed patients and assist with treatment.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

First Aid

CPR

Client focus

Reliability

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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
• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• 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
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Bathe, dress and groom patients

Credentials, certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate

Additional information - Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience

Benefits - Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid