Alberni - Health Care Aid PT

Job summary

The Health Care Aide is responsible for the daily delivery of prescriptions to patients' homes and providing medication assistance. They also provide clinical support, such as observing insulin dosing, and maintain clean patient environments.

Job details

Mint Health & Drugs is looking for a Health Care Aide (HCA) to add to our team in our Port Alberni Pharmacy team. The Health Care Aide will assist the Pharmacy by doing daily deliveries of prescriptions and providing medication assistance, emotional support, and compassion. Key Responsibilities Delivery of medication : Taking daily medication to the homes of our patients Clinical Support: Prompt and observe of insulin dosing Medication Assistance: Assisting with self-administered medication or providing reminders. Environmental Maintenance: Maintaining clean, safe, and tidy patient rooms. Reporting: Reporting changes in patient condition, and behavior Documentation : Documenting visit details using apps on the company phone Required Qualifications & Skills Education: A recognized Health Care Aide Certificate, or enrollment in a nursing program with practical experience. Certification: Registration with relevant provincial bodies (e.g., CLHA in Alberta). Must be able to submit a letter of good standing Flexible schedule : 6 am -1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and flexibility to work weekends Soft Skills: Strong communication, patience, empathy, and the ability to work in a team. Drivers License : Must have valid driver's license and clean drivers abstract Criminal Record Check : less than 3 years old Common Work Settings Home care environments Compensation : $ 27.00 - $28.00 per hour

What you’ll do

The Health Care Aide is responsible for the daily delivery of prescriptions to patients' homes and providing medication assistance. They also provide clinical support, such as observing insulin dosing, and maintain clean patient environments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a recognized Health Care Aide Certificate or be enrolled in a nursing program, along with a valid driver's license and a clean abstract. Registration with relevant provincial bodies and a recent criminal record check are also required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Medication Delivery
• Insulin Dosing
• Patient Care
• Clinical Support
• Documentation
• Communication
• Empathy
• Patience
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Logistics