medical aide

SUDBURY CARDIOLOGY CENTRE; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Northeastern Ontario is seeking a motivated individual for a permanent position involving patient care, medical equipment support, and maintaining a safe environment. Applicants should have a College/CEGEP education and 1-2 years of experience, with valid First Aid and CPR certification required.

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 to 2 years in a related field.
• First Aid and CPR certificates are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning, maintaining, and repairing medical equipment.
• Take patients' vital signs.
• Transport patients as needed.

Skills

Assisting with cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment

Patient care and comfort

First Aid and CPR

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education and Experience

• Education : College / CEGEP
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic

Tasks

• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• Assist with maintenance and repair of medical equipment
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Collect specimensAdminister first aid in emergency situations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Work details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week