health care aide

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

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort, and providing essential medical support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care and relevant certifications. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of those in need. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about helping others and looking to grow in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Must possess First Aid, CPR, and Health Care Aide Certificates.
• Experience in patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning and assembling medical equipment.
• Take patients' vital signs and assist with personal care.
• Transport patients and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

First Aid

CPR

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Home care and visiting care agency
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• 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
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
• 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
• Collect specimens
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate