Nursing Assistant/ attendant needed in Canada by Interior Health Authority

A Nursing Assistant works in nursing homes, hospitals and other facilities to provide general care for patients who can’t get around on their own or with help from family members.

Job details

•  Location: Kelowna, BC
•  Salary: $25.83 hourly for 35.63 hours per week
•  Terms of employment: Permanent employment
  Part time leading to full time
•  Start date: Starts as soon as possible
•  Vacancies 1 vacancy

We are looking for a Nursing Assistant to join our team and help our patients with daily activities such as eating, dressing and bathing as needed.

Nursing Assistant responsibilities include providing basic services to patients throughout the day who have difficulties with mobility or cognitive skills.

Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to provide various services to assist them with basic needs and maintain their wellbeing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help patients use the bathroom
• Clean and bathe patients or residents
• Maintain patients’ hygiene and change bedding
• Turn, reposition and move patients between wheelchairs, seats and beds
• Serve meals and help patients eat their food
• Measure vital signs like blood pressure and temperature

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Nursing Assistant or similar role
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great written and verbal communication
• Ability to carefully read and follow directions
• Flexibility in work duties and schedule
• Good teamwork skills
• Ability to lift and move patients
• Good foundation of clinical skills and knowledge
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Nursing Assistant