Health care aide

HOPE 4 LIFE INC.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

HOPE 4 LIFE INC. is seeking dedicated individuals for patient care roles in Edmonton, Canada. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transporting patients, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Candidates should possess a first aid certificate and CPR certification, along with a relevant college diploma. The job offers experience in a fast-paced environment, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• First Aid and CPR certificates required.
• Health Care Aide Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and comfort.
• Handle administrative duties in patient transport.
• Maintain cleanliness in patients' rooms.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Organization

Reliability

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Job description

Overview

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. Work setting: Various locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort.
• Supply and empty bed pans.
• Serve meal trays and feed patients.
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms.
• Bathe, dress and groom patients.
• Transport patients between care facilities.
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.
• Health Care Aide Certificate.

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector.

Security and safety

• Criminal record check.
• Immunization records.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence.
• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.