Healthcare Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Senior Rescue Home Healthcare Full time
Job Overview

As a Healthcare Support Specialist at Senior Rescue Home Healthcare, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to our clients. This position is essential for ensuring the comfort and well-being of individuals in various settings.

Employment Details
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Language of Work: English or French
  • Work Hours: 37.5 to 45 hours per week
QualificationsEducation
  • Completion of College/CEGEP
  • Equivalent experience is acceptable
Work Environment
  • Remote locations
  • Rural and urban areas
  • Various client homes
  • Healthcare facilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist clients in participating in outdoor recreational activities
  • Provide support related to patient care and comfort
  • Manage personal care tasks
  • Handle bedpan duties
  • Serve meals and assist with feeding
  • Assist in weighing, lifting, turning, and positioning patients
  • Deliver messages and documents between departments
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient rooms
  • Support clients with bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Transport patients using wheelchairs or stretchers
  • Respond to patient call signals to assess needs
  • Collect medical specimens as required
  • Administer first aid in emergencies
  • Prepare meals for clients
  • Perform housekeeping tasks
  • Assist clients with personal hygiene
Certifications Required
  • Training in Moving Patients Safety Principles (MPSP)
  • Continuing Care Assistant Certification
  • First Aid and CPR Certifications
  • Nursing Aide and Health Care Aide Certifications
Experience with Special Needs
  • Experience in assisting individuals with mobility challenges
Safety and Security
  • Criminal record check required
  • Immunization records must be provided
  • Vulnerable sector check necessary
  • Tuberculosis test required
Transportation Requirements
  • Personal transportation is necessary
  • Travel expenses are not covered by the employer
Work Conditions
  • Fast-paced and demanding environment
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Repetitive tasks involved
  • Physical stamina required
  • Attention to detail is crucial
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
  • Physical activities include bending, crouching, and kneeling
Weight Handling
  • Ability to handle weights up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Screening Questions
  • Availability for shift or on-call work?
  • Current student status?
  • Willingness to relocate for this position?
  • Previous experience in this field?
  • Possession of required certifications?
  • Highest level of education completed?
Experience Level
  • 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience
Benefits
  • Health Benefits: Dental plan available
  • Financial Benefits: As per collective agreement, including night shift premium
  • Long-term Benefits: Long-term care insurance and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
  • Other Benefits: Free parking, employer-paid training, and on-site amenities

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