health care aide

Employment and Social Development Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate individuals to provide essential support to patients in their homes. This full-time role involves a variety of tasks, including personal care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient comfort. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and have a strong focus on client needs. Join a dedicated team that values reliability and organization while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in your care. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in the healthcare field while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Travel expenses paid by employer

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in patient care.
• Certificates in BCLS, First Aid, and CPR are required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on recreational activities.
• Perform duties related to personal care and comfort.
• Take patients' vital signs and assist with meals.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Cardiac Life Support

First Aid

CPR

Education

College diploma or certificate (1-2 years)

Job description

Posted onMay 02, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Happy Home Care

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Job details

• Location Edmonton , AB
• Salary 23.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3296874

Overview

Languages

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

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

Tasks

• 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

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
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-06-01

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