Health Care Assistant

Harmony House is looking for a passionate Health Care Assistant Job details • Location: 2316 Arbot Road Nanaimo, BC V9R 6S8 • Work location: On site • Salary: 28.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week • Terms of employment: Term or contract, Full time • Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend • Starts as soon as possible • Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits • Vacancies: 1 vacancies • Source: Job Bank #3507882 Languages English Education • College/CEGEP • or equivalent experience Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting • Nursing home/home for the aged • Group home Responsibilities • Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities • Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment • Assist with maintenance and repair of medical equipment • Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort • Perform other duties related to personal care • Supply and empty bed pans • Serve meal trays and feed patients • Weigh, lift, turn and position patients • Make beds and maintain patients' rooms • Supervise patients' exercise routines • Maintain inventory of supplies • Bathe, dress and groom patients • Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher • Answer call signals to determine patients' needs • Collect specimens • Administer first aid in emergency situations Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses • First Aid Certificate • CPR Certificate • Health Care Aide Certificate Additional information Security and safety • Criminal record check • Immunization records • Tuberculosis test Work conditions and physical capabilities • Work under pressure • Repetitive tasks • Physically demanding • Attention to detail • Combination of sitting, standing, walking • Bending, crouching, kneeling • Walking Weight handling • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Personal suitability • Client focus • Dependability • Efficient interpersonal skills • Excellent oral communication • Flexibility • Initiative • Interpersonal awareness • Organized • Reliability • Team player • Patience Benefits Health benefits • Dental plan • Health care plan • Vision care benefits Other benefits • Free parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Who can apply for this job? You can apply if you are: • a Canadian citizen • a permanent resident of Canada • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application. How to apply By email harmonyhousecanada@gmail.com