Personal support aide – medical

Carefor Health & Community Services based in 760 Belfast Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Personal support aide – medical 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, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Carefor Health & Community Services
Position: Personal support aide – medical
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $20.51 hourly for 30 hours per 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 760 Belfast Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for supplying and emptying bed pans.
  • The candidate will be required to take the blood pressure, temperature, and pulse of patients.
  • The candidate must serve meal trays and feed patients.
  • The candidate must weigh, lift, turn, and position patients.
  • The candidate will be responsible for making beds and maintaining patient rooms.
  • The candidate will be responsible for bathing, dressing, and grooming patients.
  • The candidate must transport patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
  • The candidate will be required to collect specimens.
  • 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 provide first aid in an emergency.
  • The candidate must provide personal care.
  • The candidate must provide companionship.
  • The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
  • The candidate will be expected to launder clothing and household linens.
  • The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
  • The candidate will have to feed or assist with feeding.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a programme lasting one to two years, or equivalent experience.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate, a First Aid Certificate, a CPR Certificate, a Nursing Aide Certificate, a Health Care Aide Certificate, and a Personal Support Worker Certificate.
  • 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 should have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organised 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.

Work setting

  • The candidate must work in a home care and visiting care agency as well as a public or community health centre.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a remote location.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate will be required to work in an urban area.
  • The candidate will be required to work in the employer’s or client’s home.
  • The candidate’s relocation expenses will be covered by the employer.
  • The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.
  • Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, tuberculosis testing, and a vulnerable sector check.
  • The candidate must have proof of immunisation.
  • The candidate must provide valid reference information.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • 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.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial and Long term benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Health care plan.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement.
  • Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive additional benefits.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

By mail

760 Belfast Rd
Ottawa, ON
K1G 6M8

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Reference number- 2211621
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