Position: Health Care Aide
Job Details:
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Location: Valleyview, AB T0H 3N0
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On site
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Hourly rate: $23.80 / 30 to 37.5 hours per week
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Permanent employment, Full time
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Evening, Shift, Night, Day, Weekend
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
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Number of vacancies: 4
Overview:
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Languages - English
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Education – College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience
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Experience – Experience an asset
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On site
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Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely
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Work setting
- Rural area
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Willing to relocate
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Nursing home/home for the aged
Responsibilities:
Tasks
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Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
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Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
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Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
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Perform other duties related to personal care
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Supply and empty bed pans
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Take patient's blood pressure, temperature and pulse
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Serve meal trays and feed patients
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Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
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Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
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Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
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Supervise patients' exercise routines
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Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
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Maintain inventory of supplies
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Bate, dress and groom patients
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Transport patients between care facilities
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Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
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Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
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Collect specimens
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Administer first aid in emergency situations
Credentials:
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
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CPR Certificate
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Health Care Aide Certificate
Additional Information
Security and safety
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Bondable
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Criminal record check
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Immunization records
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Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Repetitive tasks
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Physically demanding
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Manual Dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Sound discrimination
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Standing for extended periods
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching. Kneeling
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Walking
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Patience
Benefits:
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Night shift premium
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Leaning/training paid by employer
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On-site amenities
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On-site housing options
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Team building opportunities
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Travel insurance
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Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
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Support for newcomers and refugees
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Support for youths
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Support for Indigenous people
Who can apply to this job?
You can apply if you are:
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A Canadian citizen
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A Permanent resident of Canada
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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
Direct Apply
Additional ways to apply
[email protected]
What you must include in your application
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Answer to the following questions
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Are you available for shift or on-call work?
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Are you willing to relocate for this position?
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Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
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Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
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Proof of the requested certifications
Thank you for considering a career with Advantage Assist! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspectives, and creativity that diversity brings, and we encourage applications from all, especially from marginalized and underrepresented groups. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.
