Unit Aide - Orthopedic Assessment Clinic, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Port to Port Immigration Services Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Nurse Aide, where you will provide essential support to patients in various settings. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe environment. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while developing your skills in the healthcare field. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with a supportive team that values dedication and empathy. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in healthcare, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Dental Care

Extended Health Care

Housing Allowance

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Vision Care

Qualifications

• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Completion of CPR and first aid courses is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and monitor their vital signs.
• Provide medication administration as directed by nursing staff.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of patient areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Compassion

Education

Secondary School Education

College Nursing Orderly Program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Aide to join our healthcare team.

The Nurse's Aide will provide essential support to patients in various healthcare settings, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.

This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

1. Answer call signals; supply and empty bed pans; bathe, dress and groom patients; serve meal trays, feed or assist in feeding of patients and assist patients with menu selection.
2. Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients; shave patients prior to operations; supervise patients' exercise routines, set up and provide leisure activities for patients, accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort.
3. Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse; report or record fluid intake and output; observe or monitor patients' status and document patient care on charts; collect specimens such as urine, faeces or sputum; administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas and perform other procedures as directed by nursing and hospital staff.
4. Administer, in emergency situations, first aid to injured or ill individuals within the scope of competencies.
5. Carry messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments.
6. Maintain inventory of supplies.
7. May perform maintenance tasks such as assisting with the set-up and maintenance of traction equipment, cleaning or sterilizing equipment, maintaining and repairing equipment, and assembling, setting-up and operating job-related equipment.
8. Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
9. Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes to nursing staff.
10. Provide medication administration as directed by nursing staff.
11. Maintain patient records and update information in computerized systems.
12. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
13. Ensure cleanliness and safety of patient areas, including changing linens and cleaning equipment.
14. Support patients with mobility needs, including transferring and repositioning them safely.
15. Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines within the healthcare facility.

Requirements

1. Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
2. Secondary school education and on-the-job training, private institutional program, or a college nursing orderly program.
3. Completion of specialized courses such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
4. Previous experience in acute care settings is preferred but not required.
5. Proficiency in computer operation, including Microsoft Outlook and Word for documentation purposes.
6. Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively within a busy environment.
7. Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families.
8. Knowledge of medication administration protocols is advantageous.

Join our team as a Nurse's Aide where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients while developing your skills in the healthcare field!

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range : From $17.79 to $27.46 per hour
Expected hours : 40 per week
Benefits : Dental care, Extended health care, Housing allowance, Paid time off, Relocation assistance, Vision care
Schedule : 8 hour shift, Day shift, Evening shift, Monday to Friday, Morning shift, Night shift, On call, Overtime, Weekends as needed
Work Location : In person