Health Support Aide

3 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 191103
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital 
Department: OPCZ Medical Nursing Unit 5 West -DGH
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1 
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Nov-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Health Support Aide has an important role within the health care team and is responsible for helping with daily routines of care and to support patients/clients with activities of daily living. The role may include: the provision of basic care, specimen collection and other support functions under the guidance and direction of licensed health care professionals.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Grade 12

  • Any previous related experience or related education would be an asset

  • Knowledge of infection control procedures an asset

  • Current BCLS 

  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred

  • Relevant first aid, first responder training i.e. St. John Ambulance course, HS lifeguard certificate, an asset

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with patients/clients, hospital staff, public and referral sources

  • Ability to work in busy area and to adapt to frequent interruption in activities

  • Maintains confidential information

  • Demonstrated accountability, collaboration and teamwork skills

  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • Casual Relief position

  • Shifts include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

$19.26 - $20.02 Hourly

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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