Health Support Aide - Public Health Mobile Unit
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Health Support Aide is part of a collaborative healthcare team that will support clients who access Public Health Services. The role may include routine health and clinic navigational support, basic client care, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) support, preparing workspaces, preparing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies, providing post-immunization observation support and other support functions. The role includes travel on the Public Health Mobile Unit (van).
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12 education required
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods training an asset
- Current BCLS or CPR training an asset
- Demonstrated physical ability to lift and transfer heavy loads (more than 18kg) required
- Well-developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated client-focused, customer service and diversity-relevant approaches to care and work
- Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
- Competencies in other languages are an asset
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to change
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer and phone applications for Microsoft Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Outlook
- Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver's license and daily access to a reliable vehicle for work travel. Required to work at multiple sites and travel between various community locations throughout Nova Scotia
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts include shiftwork and rotation to the hours
Compensation and Benefits
$20.74 - $22.10 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Health Support Aide - Public Health Mobile Unit
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Health Support Aide is part of a collaborative healthcare team that will support clients who access Public Health Services. The role may include routine health and clinic navigational support, basic client care, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) support, preparing workspaces, preparing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies, providing post-immunization observation support and other support functions. The role includes travel on the Public Health Mobile Unit (van).
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12 education required
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods training an asset
- Current BCLS or CPR training an asset
- Demonstrated physical ability to lift and transfer heavy loads (more than 18kg) required
- Well-developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated client-focused, customer service and diversity-relevant approaches to care and work
- Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
- Competencies in other languages are an asset
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to change
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer and phone applications for Microsoft Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Outlook
- Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver's license and daily access to a reliable vehicle for work travel. Required to work at multiple sites and travel between various community locations throughout Nova Scotia
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts include shiftwork and rotation to the hours
Compensation and Benefits
$20.74 - $22.10 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations