health care assistant

comfort keepers; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients in need. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring comfort, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. You will play a crucial part in their recovery and well-being by providing support in various tasks, from personal care to medical assistance. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in people's lives, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the health and happiness of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and assistance with medical equipment.
• Knowledge of first aid and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on recreational activities and assist with daily tasks.
• Administer first aid and prepare patients for surgery.

Skills

Patient Care

First Aid

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• 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
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities