Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience Work setting Nursing home/home for the aged Group home Tasks 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 Certificates, licences, memberships,



and courses First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate 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 Employment terms options Evening Employment terms options Shift Morning Night Day Weekend Health advantages Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Other benefits Free parking available 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

📌 health care assistant (Nanaimo)
🏢 Harmony House
📍 Nanaimo