Healthcare Assistant

Job Description

Harmony House is looking for a passionate Health Care Assistant

Job details

Location: 2316 Arbot Road Nanaimo, BC V9R 6S8
Work location: On site
Salary: 28.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Term or contract, Full time
Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
Vacancies: 3 vacancies
Source: Job Bank #3507882
Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience
Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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
Group home
Responsibilities

Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
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
Perform other duties related to personal care
Supply and empty bed pans
Serve meal trays and feed patients
Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms
Supervise patients’ exercise routines
Maintain inventory of supplies
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Answer call signals to determine patients’ needs
Collect specimens
Administer first aid in emergency situations
Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate
Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Walking
Weight handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Other benefits

Free parking available
Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By email

harmonyhousecanada@gmail.com