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Patient Care Assistant

3 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada MAYERS CARE Full time
Position Overview

MAYERS CARE is seeking a dedicated Health Care Aide to provide essential support to our patients. This role is vital in ensuring the comfort and well-being of individuals in our care.

Qualifications
  • Education: Completion of secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 1 to less than 7 months in a related field
Key Responsibilities
  • Accompany patients during outdoor recreational activities to promote engagement and well-being.
  • Assist in the cleaning, sterilization, setup, and assembly of medical equipment.
  • Support the maintenance and repair of medical devices.
  • Perform various duties related to patient care and comfort, ensuring a supportive environment.
  • Assist with personal care tasks to maintain hygiene and dignity.
  • Manage bedpan supply and disposal.
  • Monitor and record patients' vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Serve meal trays and assist patients with feeding as needed.
  • Help with the safe transfer, lifting, and positioning of patients.
  • Deliver messages, reports, requisitions, and specimens between departments efficiently.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in patients' rooms, including making beds.
  • Supervise and encourage patients in their exercise routines.
  • Administer specific medical procedures such as suppositories and enemas as directed.
  • Keep an accurate inventory of medical supplies.
  • Assist patients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Facilitate patient transport between care facilities as required.
  • Transport patients using wheelchairs or stretchers safely.
  • Respond to call signals to assess and address patients' needs promptly.
  • Collect specimens for medical testing as instructed.
  • Prepare patients for surgical procedures by ensuring cleanliness and readiness of operative areas.
  • Provide first aid in emergency situations as necessary.
Work Environment

This is a permanent position requiring a commitment of 35 to 40 hours per week. The primary language of work is English.