Job Description

1244056 BC Ltd DBA QualiCare Home Care is seeking 1 full-time Health care aide (NOC 33102).

Description:  
－Title: Health care aide (NOC 33102)
－Vacancy: 1 position
－Wage: $27.92 per hour
－Work Hours: 30-35 hours/week
－Work Location: 3316 30th AVE VERNON BC V1T 2C8

Requirements: 
－Some secondary school education and some on-the-job training experience or completion of a related program in a college or authorized institution is required.
－Completion of specialized courses in CPR or first aid is an asset.
－BC HCA registry is required.
－Up to date Criminal Check with Vulnerable Factor is required.
－Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain.
－Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray is required.

Responsibilities: 
－Respond to patient call lights; provide and empty bed pans.
－Bathe, dress and groom patients; deliver meal trays, assist patients with feeding and menu selection.
－Weigh, lift, turn and position patients; shave patients before operations.
－Supervise patient exercise routines, arrange and offer leisure activities for patients, accompany patients to external recreational events, and perform other related duties to maintain patient care and comfort.
－Measure patients’ blood pressure, temperature and pulse; record and report fluid intake and output; observe and monitor patients’ conditions and document patient care information on medical charts; collect specimens including urine, stool and sputum.
－Administer first aid to injured or unwell patients during emergency situations, within the approved scope of practice.
－Transport patients using wheelchairs or stretchers to attend treatment or surgical procedures.
－Deliver messages, reports, supply requisitions and specimens between different departments.
－Make patient beds and keep patient rooms well maintained.
－Keep track of and maintain the inventory of medical supplies.
－Assist with setting up and maintaining traction equipment; clean and sterilize equipment; support equipment maintenance and minor repairs; assemble, set up and operate work-related equipment.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be priorities. If you are interested, please send your resume by email to [email protected].

Required languages: English

Education level: Some secondary school education and some on-the-job training experience or completion of a related program in a college or authorized institution is required.

Required skills: Completion of specialized courses in CPR or first aid is an asset. BC HCA registry is required.

Closest intersection: BC V1T 2C8