Home support worker

Dalhousie Care Centre Inc. based in Calgary, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Home support worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Home support worker has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Dalhousie Care Centre Inc.
Position: Home support worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $22.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description

• The candidate will have to collect specimens.
• The candidate must transport patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• The candidate will be required to take the blood pressure, temperature, and pulse of patients.
• The candidate will be expected to supervise the exercise routines of patients.
• The candidate must serve meal trays and feed patients.
• The candidate will be responsible for making beds and maintaining patient rooms.
• The candidate will be expected to keep a supply inventory.
• The candidate will be responsible for bathing, dressing, and grooming patients.
• The candidate will be expected to respond to call signals.
• The candidate will be responsible for supplying and emptying bed pans.
• The candidate must weigh, lift, turn, and position patients.
• The candidate must provide first aid in an emergency.
• The candidate will be required to assist with the setup and maintenance of traction equipment, cleaning or sterilising equipment, maintaining and repairing equipment, and assembling, setting up, and operating job-related equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to deliver messages, reports, requisitions, and specimens between departments.
• The candidate will be expected to accompany patients on outings and other recreational activities, as well as perform other duties related to patient care and comfort.
• The candidate must transport patients between care facilities.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have a CPR certificate, a First Aid certificate, a Health Care Aide certificate, a Nursing Aide certificate, and a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
• 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 organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a home care and visiting care agency, as well as a nursing home or home for the elderly.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.

Benefits

• Free parking will be provided to the candidate.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By mail

233 Hidden Circle NW
Calgary, AB
T3A 5G7

In person

233 Hidden Circle NW
Calgary, AB
T3A 5G7
Between 02:00 AM and 05:00 AM

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• Proof of the requested certifications