Health Support Aide - Surgical Unit
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Health Support Aide has an important role within the Surgical team and is responsible for helping with daily routines of care and to support patients/clients with activities of daily living. The role may include: the provision of basic care (comforts), specimen collection and other support functions under the guidance and direction of licensed health care professionals.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12
- Any previous related experience or related education would be an asset
- Knowledge of infection control procedures an asset
- Current BCLS
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred
- Relevant first aid, first responder training i.e. St. John Ambulance course, HS lifeguard certificate, an asset
- Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with patients/clients, hospital staff, public and referral sources
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
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
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 - Surgical Unit
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Health Support Aide has an important role within the Surgical team and is responsible for helping with daily routines of care and to support patients/clients with activities of daily living. The role may include: the provision of basic care (comforts), specimen collection and other support functions under the guidance and direction of licensed health care professionals.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade 12
- Any previous related experience or related education would be an asset
- Knowledge of infection control procedures an asset
- Current BCLS
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred
- Relevant first aid, first responder training i.e. St. John Ambulance course, HS lifeguard certificate, an asset
- Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with patients/clients, hospital staff, public and referral sources
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
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
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