Medical attendant - patient transfer

• Location Nanaimo, BCV9R 2R2
• Work location On site
• Salary$22.50 to $42.14HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 2,190 hours per year
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 48 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3681300

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Vietnamese
• Japanese
• Philippine languages
• German
• Panjabi
• Chinese

Work setting

• Remote location
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Hospital or home for the aged
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Public or community health centre
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
• Assist with maintenance and repair of medical equipment
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Transport patients between care facilities
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Emergency care

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program