Work location
- Saint John, NB E2J 4E2 Open in Google Maps
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Job description
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Nursing home/home for the aged
- Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
- 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
- Supply and empty bed pans
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Serve meal trays and feed patients
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
- Supervise patients' exercise routines
- Bathe, dress and groom patients
- Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
- Collect specimens
- Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
Requirements
Languages: English
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma; or equivalent experience
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Nursing Aide Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Patience
Who can apply
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
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How to apply
Apply online at canadacareers.jobs/jobs/health-care-aide-saint-john-93xt/go