Jobs With Sponsorship – Health Care Aide

Job Title: Health Care Aide
Employer: Comfort Keepers Victoria
Location: Victoria, BC
Wage: $25.39 to $28.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, full-time
LMIA Approved
Job Category: Work For Foreigners In Canada With Free Visa Sponsorship—Health Care Aide

Comfort Keepers Victoria is seeking compassionate and detail-oriented Health Care Aides to join our dedicated team in Victoria, BC. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about providing quality care and support to patients in a home care setting. Comfort Keepers Victoria is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those requiring visa sponsorship. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need!

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize, set up, and assemble medical equipment.
• Take patients’ blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Serve meal trays and assist with feeding patients.
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients.
• Deliver messages, reports, requisitions, and specimens between departments.
• Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms.
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations, and enemas.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming patients.
• Transport patients between care facilities using wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Respond to call signals to determine patients’ needs.
• Collect specimens and prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and sterilizing operative areas.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.

Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work Setting: Home care and visiting care agency

Personal Suitabilities

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependability and reliability
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player
• Patience and understanding

What is the Work Environment Like for Health Care Aides in Canada?

• Primarily home-based care settings or visiting care agencies.
• Interaction with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical needs.
• Collaborative team environment with healthcare professionals.
• Tasks can be physically demanding and emotionally rewarding.

Skills and Knowledge Needed as a Health Care Aide

• Knowledge of basic medical procedures and patient care techniques.
• Ability to use medical equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with hygiene and infection control practices.
• Ability to respond to emergencies promptly and calmly.

What Education and Certification Are Required?

• A secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• On-the-job training may be provided, but previous healthcare-related experience or certifications (e.g., First Aid, CPR) are advantageous.

Who Can Apply to This Job?
This position is open to:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit

How to Apply
Online: Apply on the company’s website.