Health Care Assistant Needeed – Sponsorship Available

Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Employer: Harmony House
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Pay: $25.39 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Morning
Job Category: Work for Foreigners in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship—Health Care Assistant

Harmony House, a reputable care facility in Nanaimo, BC, is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive pay, visa sponsorship, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are compassionate, organized, and eager to make a difference in the lives of others, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.
• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up, and assembling medical equipment.
• Maintain and repair medical equipment as needed.
• Perform tasks related to patient care, personal hygiene, and comfort.
• Supply and empty bed pans; serve meal trays and feed patients.
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients safely.
• Supervise patients’ exercise routines and assist with mobility.
• Make beds, maintain patients’ rooms, and collect specimens.
• Transport patients in wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Administer first aid in emergency situations.
• Respond to call signals to assess patients’ needs.

Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: Experience is an asset but not mandatory.

Work Setting

• Nursing home or home for the aged.
• Group home.

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.
• Health Care Aide Certificate.

Additional Information

• Security and Safety: Criminal record check, immunization records, tuberculosis test.
• Work Conditions: Physically demanding; work under pressure.
• Tasks involve sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Weight handling up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal Suitability

• Client focus and dependability.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility, initiative, and team-oriented approach.
• Patience, reliability, and organizational skills.

Benefits
Health Benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Other Benefits: Free parking available.

Work Environment

• Supportive and team-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to work in diverse settings, such as nursing homes or group homes.
• Physical and emotional engagement with patients in need of care.
• Focus on maintaining a safe and clean environment for patient well-being.

Skills and Knowledge Needed

• Knowledge of patient care procedures and personal hygiene practices.
• Ability to use and maintain medical equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and families.
• Time management and multitasking abilities.

Education and Certification Required

• A College/CEGEP diploma in a relevant field.
• Valid First Aid, CPR, and Health Care Aide certificates.
• Ongoing training to stay updated on care practices is beneficial.

Who Can Apply to This Job?
Applications are welcome from:

• Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website.