HealthCare Assistant at Summit Orthopaedics

Job description

 Summit Orthopaedics is looking for a compassionate and caring Health Care Assistant who is interested in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. The Health Care Assistant will be responsible for offering quality of life services, as well as assisting with developing and administering activities for our patients. The ideal candidate for this position is a compassionate professional with a strong sense of discretion and previous experience working in a long-term care facility.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT  RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist residents with performing basic tasks such as eating, dressing and toileting when necessary
• Respond immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alert medical staff to pending emergency situations
• Encourage all residents to get exercise and participate in scheduled activities
• Engage in housekeeping tasks such as replacing linens on beds, cleaning patient rooms and removing and replacing trash bags
• Work with dining room personnel to ensure that all residents get the correct meals and that all residents are able to eat

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Valid CNA license
• Able to communicate clearly in English using written and verbal methods
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong bedside manner
• Ability to work as a valuable part of a team
• 1-3 Years of work experience in a similar role