health care aide

Comfort Keepers; Parksville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team in providing essential care to patients. This rewarding role involves assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety, and promoting their well-being. Ideal candidates will have a background in health services, demonstrating reliability and a client-focused approach. Join a dedicated team that values your commitment to enhancing the lives of those in need and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in health services or allied health.
• Required certifications and legally able to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on recreational activities and assist with personal care.
• Administer first aid and monitor patients' vital signs.

Skills

Client focus

Organized

Reliability

Availability for shift work

First aid administration

Education

College or CEGEP certificate

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in health services / allied health / health sciences, general

Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Perform other duties related to personal care
• 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
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Availability for shift or on-call work
• Availability for the advertised start date
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Previous experience in this field of employment
• Required certifications