Health Care Aide

3 weeks ago


Saanichton, Canada BLUE SKY HOME CARE INC. Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
**Work setting**:

- Nursing home/home for the aged
**Tasks**:

- Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
- Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
- Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
- Perform other duties related to personal care
- Supply and empty bed pans
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Serve meal trays and feed patients
- Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
- Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
- Supervise patients' exercise routines
- Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
- Maintain inventory of supplies
- Bathe, dress and groom patients
- Assist with the set-up and maintenance of traction equipment, cleaning or sterilizing equipment, maintaining and repairing equipment, and assembling, setting-up and operating job-related equipment
- Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
- Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
- Collect specimens
- Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
- Accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- First Aid Certificate
- Health Care Aide Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Adult Abuse Registry check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Patience
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits


  • health care aide

    4 weeks ago


    Saanichton, Canada BLUE SKY HOME CARE INC. Full time

    Work Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 35 to 40 hours per weekEducation: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience: 1 year to less than 2 yearsWork settingNursing home/home for the agedTasksAccompany patients on outdoor recreational activitiesAssist with cleaning, sterilizing,...

  • health care aide

    3 weeks ago


    Saanichton, Canada BLUE SKY HOME CARE INC. Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: PermanentLangue de travail: AnglaisHeures de travail: 35 to 40 hours per weekEducation: Expérience: EducationCollege, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsWork settingNursing home/home for the agedTasksAccompany patients on outdoor recreational activitiesAssist with cleaning,...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to...

  • Mental Health

    4 days ago


    Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Master's Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Minimum of two (2) years of recent related experience; recognised post basic education related to mental illness including experience with crisis intervention, urgent response, short-term therapy, and group...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Primary...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    This position will work in partnership with the four W ’ SANEC Health Directors and their respective communities. The health directors advocates for their communities and are developing a plan to implement comprehensive accountability measures, oversight and support for the general practitioner. This position will be part of a larger on-reserve...


  • Saanichton, Canada School District #63 (Saanich) Full time

    District Overview Driven by our goal of having students thrive in their personal achievements, Saanich Schools provides challenging and engaging educational programs within a safe and nurturing learning environment for the 8,000 students who live and learn here. Our school district is comprised of 18 schools with the singular focus of delivering high...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    The Medical Lead, Saanich Peninsula Primary Episodic Care Clinic, is a co-leadership position with operational decision-making responsibilities. With the position’s co-leader, the Medical Lead works proactively with others (including patients) to enhance teamwork (including collaboration between physicians and staff) and to facilitate continuous quality...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    A clinical role providing same day walk-in, primary care, episodic access in the evenings and weekends for all ages and clinical complexities. May support low acuity and complexity patients redirected from local Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department.


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    A clinical role providing same day walk-in, primary care, episodic access in the evenings and weekends for all ages and clinical complexities. Flexibility is available with partial shifts. May support low acuity and complexity patients redirected from local Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Department.


  • Saanichton, Canada Saanich Schools (School District #63) Full time

    **Start Date**: January 16, 2023 **End Date**: June 30, 2024, or return of incumbent, whichever comes first. **Current Shift**: 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday (Includes 1/2-hour unpaid lunch) Schedule may be flexible based on the needs of the department 12 months per year while regular classes are in session **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Classification:...


  • Saanichton, Canada Saanich Schools (School District #63) Full time

    **Current Shift**: 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday (Includes 1/2-hour unpaid lunch) Schedule may be flexible based on the needs of the department 12 months per year while regular classes are in session **End Date**:June 30**, **2024**, or return of incumbent, whichever comes first. **JOB DESCRIPTION** **POSITION**:Health and Safety...


  • Saanichton, Canada Saanich Schools (School District #63) Full time

    **Start Date**: January 9, 2023 **End Date**: June 30, 2024, or return of incumbent, whichever comes first. **Current Shift**: 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday (Includes 1/2-hour unpaid lunch) Schedule may be flexible based on the needs of the department 12 months per year while regular classes are in session **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Classification:...


  • Saanichton, Canada Saanich Schools (School District #63) Full time

    **Start Date**: January 23, 2023 **End Date**: **June 30**, **2024**, or return of incumbent, whichever comes first. **Current Shift**: 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday (Includes 1/2-hour unpaid lunch) Schedule may be flexible based on the needs of the department 12 months per year while regular classes are in session **JOB...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a degree (Master's preferred) in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Administration, Leadership, or health-related field such as health sciences, nursing or medicine, or social sciences. Minimum five (5) years' experience...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    The Saanich Peninsula Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking to build a pool of interested nurse practitioner candidates to work with a team of practitioners and other health providers to collectively deliver care to patients at the Primary Care Network Centres/Clinics on the Saanich Peninsula. In these clinical service contract positions, providers will...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The...


  • Saanichton, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting...