Job Title: Health Care Aide
Employer: SE Health
Location: Ottawa, ON
Wage: $23.41 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, full-time
Shift/Schedule: Day, Evening, To be determined
Job Category: Work for Foreigners in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship — Health Care Aide
Job Overview
SE Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Health Care Aide to join our Ottawa team. This role is essential for providing patient care and support to those in need, contributing significantly to their comfort, safety, and well-being. As a Health Care Aide, you’ll play an active role in daily patient assistance, contributing to their quality of life and helping maintain a clean, safe, and caring environment.
Responsibilities
- Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
- Assist in cleaning, sterilizing, setting up, and assembling medical equipment
- Help with maintenance and repair of medical equipment
- Perform tasks related to patient care and comfort
- Supply and empty bedpans
- Serve meal trays and assist with patient feeding
- Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients
- Deliver messages, reports, requisitions, and specimens between departments
- Make beds and maintain patient rooms
- Supervise patient exercise routines
- Bathe, dress, and groom patients
- Transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
Additional Information
- Security and Safety Checks: Criminal record check, immunization records, vulnerable sector check, tuberculosis test
- Transportation: Valid driver’s license and own transportation required
- Work Conditions:Repetitive tasks and physically demanding duties
- Manual dexterity, attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods; combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, and lifting (up to 23 kg / 50 lbs)
Personal Suitability
- Client focus, dependability, and efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication, flexibility, and initiative
- Strong interpersonal awareness and judgment
- Organized, reliable, and able to work effectively in a team
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, paramedical services coverage
- Financial Benefits: Group insurance, life insurance, and pension plan
- Other Benefits: Employer-sponsored learning/training, paid time off for volunteering or personal days, and wellness program
Work Environment for a Health Care Aide in Canada
- Supportive, patient-centered setting with a strong focus on quality of care
- Collaborative work environment with opportunities for continuous learning
- Physically active, often requiring assistance with mobility and patient transport
Skills and Knowledge Needed
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of medical equipment handling and patient care
- Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and an eye for detail
- First-aid knowledge and ability to respond in emergencies
Education and Certification Requirements
- Secondary school graduation certificate
- Certification in First Aid/CPR may be preferred or required
- On-the-job experience or training as a health care aide is beneficial
Who Can Apply?
Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada, and candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Apply online through the Company’s Website.
