Health Care Assistant

Employer Name: Kelly's Special Care Home

Job Location: Quarryville, NB (E9E 2J6) – On-site

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full time

Hours per Week: 30 to 40 hours per week

Shift Work: Morning, Evening, Shift, Weekend, Flexible hours, On-call, Overtime available

Salary/Wage: $21.00 to $22.00 per hour

Number of Vacancies: 2

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary & Main Duties

Kelly's Special Care Home is seeking two dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistants to join our team in Quarryville, NB. The successful candidates will provide high-quality personal care, comfort, and routine health assistance to residents in an on-site care facility setting.

Key Responsibilities

Call Assistance: Answer call signals and respond to resident requests promptly.

Personal Care & Hygiene: Bathe, dress, groom, and assist residents with daily personal hygiene routines as required.

Mobility & Positioning: Lift, turn, transfer, and position residents safely, and assist them with mobility and basic exercise routines.

Nutritional Care: Prepare meals as required, assist residents with menu selections, and assist with resident feeding.

Vital Signs & Monitoring: Take and record residents’ blood pressure, temperature, and pulse; monitor and record fluid intake and output; observe changes in resident status and document care on charts.

Assistance with Health Assessments: Prepare residents for routine physical examinations, medical appointments, or visits from health care professionals.

Emergency Response: Administer basic first aid in emergency situations and alert supervisory nursing or medical staff immediately in case of a medical emergency or complex case.

Specimen Collection: Collect routine specimens (such as urine, feces, or sputum) under supervision.

Recreational & Physical Support: Provide physical and emotional support, and assist with,



organize, or accompany residents on recreational and leisure activities.

Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Make beds, maintain clean and organized resident rooms, and monitor/maintain inventory of care supplies.

Qualifications & Requirements

Language: English (spoken and written)

Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years in Nursing Assistant / Aide or Patient Care Assistant / Aide.

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in patient care or health care assisting.

Certifications & Licences:

Valid First Aid Certificate

Valid CPR Certificate

Personal Suitability

Client focus & strong interpersonal skills

Dependability and reliability

Flexibility and willingness to work variable shifts

Excellent organizational skills and team-player mindset

Who Can Apply?

Important: Only candidates authorized to work in Canada can apply. This includes:

Canadian citizens

Permanent residents of Canada

Temporary residents of Canada with a valid Canadian work permit

(Applications from candidates not legally authorized to work in Canada will not be considered or acknowledged).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kelly's Special Care Home promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including self-identifying members of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Veterans, Members of visible minorities, and Youth.

How to Apply

Please submit your application by email to: [email protected]

Requirements for Application Submission

Up-to-date Resume and Cover Letter.

Answers to the following screening questions in your email/cover letter:

Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Do you have 1–2 years of experience working in this field?

Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Health Care Assistant (Quarryville)
🏢 Kelly's Special Care Home
📍 Quarryville