Boreal Housing Foundation is Looking For health care aide at High Level, AB Full Time

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

or equivalent experience

Work setting

Relocation costs covered by employer

Nursing home/home for the aged

Tasks

Supply and empty bed pans

Take patients’ blood pressure, temperature and pulse

Serve meal trays and feed patients

Weigh, lift, turn and position patients

Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms

Bathe, dress and groom patients

Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher

Answer call signals

Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas

Accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort

Administer first aid in emergency situations

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Repetitive tasks

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Standing for extended periods

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Walking

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 32 to 35 hours per week