Health care aide

SafeCare situated in Edmonton, AB is currently looking for applications for the role of Health care aide who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Weekend, On Call and Flexible Hours.

Employer Name: SafeCare
Position: Health care aide
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $19.00 to $23.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 15 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Edmonton, AB

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Hiring: Health care aide

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for accompanying patients to outdoor recreational activities.
  • The candidate must perform other duties related to patient care and comfort.
  • The candidate must perform other tasks related to personal care.
  • The candidate must take patients’ blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • The candidate will be responsible for supervising patients’ exercise routines.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the inventory of supplies.
  • The candidate will be responsible for bathing, dressing, and grooming patients.
  • The candidate must provide first aid in an emergency.
  • The candidate will be responsible for transporting patients to hospitals or other medical facilities for further medical care.
  • The candidate must provide personal care.
  • The candidate will be responsible for preparing meals.
  • The candidate must prepare and serve healthy meals.
  • The candidate must perform light cleaning duties.
  • The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate or diploma in other trades.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have First Aid, CPR, and Health Care Aide Certificates.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
  • The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must have patience.

Work setting

  • The employee should be able to work in the employer’s/client’s home, have the ability to work at various site locations, and the specific period of progression is the annual review.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check and vulnerable sector check.
  • The candidate must have proof of immunization.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must have their own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, and a Variable or compressed work week.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

home.healthcare.4s@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 241109
  • Cover letter
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