health care aide

Adaptacare; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals for a rewarding role in patient care. This position involves providing essential support to patients in a nursing home setting, ensuring their comfort and safety while assisting with daily activities. You will be part of a compassionate team that values client focus and interpersonal skills. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and support to those in need!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in patient care and support.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and personal care.
• Monitor and record vital signs and patient conditions.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Cardiac Life Support

First Aid

CPR

Interpersonal Skills

Client Focus

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

College or CEGEP Certificate

Job description

Job Description

This position requires a candidate with the following qualifications and experience:

• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work Setting

• Urban area
• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• 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
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations, and enemas
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Bathe, dress, and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Collect specimens
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

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

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking
• Handling up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Additional questions for applicants include:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you possess the required certifications?