resident care aide - medical

Government of Canada - Western; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to assist elderly patients in various care needs. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and monitoring vital signs. Candidates must possess relevant certifications like BCLS and First Aid. This on-site role requires flexibility and a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate required.
• Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate necessary.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

First Aid

CPR

Personal Support Worker

Health Care Aide

Education

College diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Supply and empty bed pans
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Collect specimens
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Provide personal care
• Provide companionship
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Nursing Aide Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Additional information

• Security and safety
• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits