Health Care Aide

McDonald's; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a rewarding role focused on providing essential care to patients in various home settings. This position involves assisting with daily activities, monitoring health, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals in need. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to client-focused care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to work in diverse settings while helping others achieve their best health.

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR certificates required for patient care.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and handle various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and personal care.
• Monitor and record vital signs and patient conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in patient areas.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

Minimum Education Requirements

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Work Setting

• Home care and visiting care agency
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Willing to relocate

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
• Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients between care facilities
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal Suitability

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