health care aide

Joseph's Care Facility; Saint John; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Saint John is seeking dedicated personal care workers to assist elderly patients in a nursing home setting. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with medical tasks, and ensuring patient comfort. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in a fast-paced environment. Join a compassionate team focused on improving the quality of life for our residents.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in patient care.
• Must have First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning and setting up medical equipment.
• Take patients' vital signs and provide personal care.
• Supervise patients' exercise routines.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

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
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Collect specimens
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?