health care aide

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

Job summary

A government body in Kamloops is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide comprehensive support in patient care. Responsibilities include accompanying patients on recreational activities, assisting with medical equipment, and performing personal care duties. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in patient care. The role requires on-site presence as remote work is not an option.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.
• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment.
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort.
• Serve meal trays and feed patients.
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• 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
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Administer first aid in emergency situations