Overview

Employer: Redwood Residence Ltd
Location: Quesnel
1901 Alder Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 3T3
Job Overview
• Position: Health Care Aide
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Hours: 30–40 hours per week
• Wage: $27.00 per hour
• Vacancies: 2
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Work Schedule: Early morning, morning, day, evening, night, and weekends
• Work Location: On-site only
Language Requirement
• English
Education
• College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience
Experience
• Experience is an asset
Work Setting
• Rural area
• Nursing home / home for the aged
Key Responsibilities
• Assist patients with personal care and comfort needs
• Bathe, dress, and groom patients
• Serve meal trays and assist with feeding
• Weigh, lift, turn, and reposition patients
• Take blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Make beds and maintain patient rooms
• Transport patients using wheelchair or stretcher
• Supervise exercise routines
• Collect specimens
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Required Certifications
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Personal Suitability
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Patience

Who Can Apply
Applications are welcome from:
• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit