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Health care aide

Joseph's Care Facility
Saint John, NB
Posted today
Job Details:
$22.00 / hour
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance

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Join Our Team as a Health Care Aide!

Company: Joseph's Care Facility

Location: Saint John, NB

Job Category: Healthcare

Salary: $22.00 hourly

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to those in need? At Joseph's Care Facility, we are looking for dedicated Health Care Aides to join our team! In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by assisting with their daily activities and personal care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
  • Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up, and assembling medical equipment
  • Perform duties related to patient care and comfort
  • Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Supply and empty bed pans
  • Take patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
  • Serve meal trays and assist with feeding patients
  • Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
  • Supervise patients' exercise routines
  • Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
  • Collect specimens as required
  • Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and sterilizing operative areas
  • Administer first aid in emergency situations

Requirements

  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in a similar role
  • Language: English
  • Work Hours: 72 to 88 hours bi-weekly

Certificates and Licenses

  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Nursing Aide Certificate
  • Health Care Aide Certificate

Work Environment

  • Setting: Nursing home/home for the aged
  • Fast-paced environment with the ability to work under pressure
  • Physical capabilities include standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks

Personal Suitability

  • Client focus and dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility, initiative, and interpersonal awareness
  • Strong judgment, organization, reliability, and teamwork
  • Patience and a caring attitude

Transportation Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Own transportation and vehicle

Health and Other Benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • Free parking available

Screening Questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the required certifications?

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Joseph's Care Facility!

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