Health care aide

Canada Job Bank; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Job summary

Harmony Living for Seniors in Kelowna, BC seeks a Health care aide to deliver compassionate care including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance. The role requires alertness to patient needs and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Prior experience is not mandatory, and the position is permanent, full-time, with day/evening/morning shifts. The successful candidate will provide one-on-one care, monitor patient conditions, and contribute to a supportive home-like environment for seniors,

Qualifications

• Fluent English language required.
• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• Certificate in safe food handling, first aid, and BCLS.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and judgment skills.
• Organized, flexible, and adaptable to change.
• Punctual, dependable, and reliable.
• Ability to work with little supervision and take initiative.
• Customer-oriented and friendly demeanor.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Bathing, dressing, and grooming patients.
• Respond to call signals and provide companionship.
• In charge of medication administration.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and assist feeding.
• Promote regular exercise to maintain strength.
• Provide bedside and personal care.
• Accompany patients on outings and recreational activities.
• Observe patients and report safety or health changes to supervisor.
• Ensure personal care tasks align with patient needs and preferences.
• Work within health and safety regulations to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Dependable

Punctual

Problem solving

Teamwork

Patient care awareness

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Harmony Living for Seniors based in Kelowna, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Health care aide who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening and Morning.

Employer Name: Harmony Living for Seniors
Position: Health care aide
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $38,402 annually for 30 to 34 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Kelowna, BC

• The candidate will be responsible for bathing, dressing, and grooming patients.
• The candidate will be expected to respond to call signals.
• The candidate will be required to provide companionship.
• The candidate would be in charge of medication administration.
• The candidate would be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals.
• The candidate will be required to feed or assist in feeding.
• The candidate will be expected to participate clients in regular exercise, such as walking, to ensure that they maintain their strength and work toward recovery.
• The candidate would be in charge of providing bedside and personal care.
• The candidate will be expected to accompany patients on outings and other recreational activities, as well as perform other duties related to patient care and comfort.
• The candidate would be responsible for working with elderly patients and providing one-on-one care.
• The candidate would be responsible for continuously observing patients and their environments i.e. they must report and document unsafe conditions and behavioral, physical, and / or cognitive changes to an appropriate supervisor, i.e., family member, employer, care coordinator, etc.
• The candidate must ensure that all personal care tasks are carried out in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual.
• The candidate will be required to work within health and safety regulations.
• The candidate must provide a safe environment for those who require constant supervision and assistance.
• The candidate must remain alert to client problems or health issues and respond competently.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Previous experience is not mandatory.
• The candidate must have a certificate in safe food handling, first aid, and basic cardiac life support (BCLS).
• The candidate should have good interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature and have the ability to adapt to change.
• Candidates must understand and adhere to emergency procedures.
• The candidate should have good problem solving skills.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be optimistic.
• The candidate should be confident.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• Candidates should be able to work with little supervision.
• The candidate should be customer-oriented and friendly.
• The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• The candidate should be confident.
• The candidate should be a good listener.The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should have experience in providing general care and support.
• The candidate should have good knowledge in home care services.
• Candidates should maintain good personal hygiene.
• The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting, standing and walking positions.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.

Work Setting

• Candidates will be required to work in a nursing home or a home for the elderly.

Train Service Attendant Specific Skills

• Candidates must be able to serve food and beverages.
• The selected candidate would get On-site housing options.