Resident care aide – medical

MacLeod Group Health Services based in Crapaud, PE is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Resident care 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, Night, Weekend, Shift and Overtime.

Employer Name: MacLeod Group Health Services
Position: Resident care aide – medical
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $17.58 to $18.87 hourly for 78.75 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Crapaud, PE

Job Description

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 expected to supervise the exercise routines of patients.
The candidate will be responsible for bathing, dressing, and grooming patients.
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 must transport patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
The candidate will be expected to respond to call signals.
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.

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 1 to less than 7 months years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate and a CPR 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 be willing to work in a rural area.
The candidate will be required to work in a nursing home or a home for the elderly.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate should be subjected to a thorough Adult Abuse Registry check.

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 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 bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, and Vision care benefits.
Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Pension plan.
In addition to the Health and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking and paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

How to Apply

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

By email

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