Nurse aide

Kibbi; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi is seeking a care professional to assist with patient care in home settings in Edmonton. The role involves cleaning, preparing meals, taking vital signs, and supporting comfort and safety for patients.

Requirements include a college certificate or diploma (3 months to <1 year), First Aid and CPR certificates, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The job is permanent with 30–40 hours per week and English language work setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct patient care is preferred.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate are required according to the posting.
• Criminal record check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling medical equipment.
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Serve meal trays and feed patients.
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms.
• Transport patients between care facilities and in wheelchair or stretcher.
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs.
• Administer first aid in emergencies.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

College/CEGEP certificate or diploma (3 months to <1 year)

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

WORK SETTING

• Work in employer's/client's home

TASKS

• 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
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• 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
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth