Job Title: Health Care Aide
Employer: LANGILLE HOUSE/VALLEY HOUSE
Location: Charlottetown, PE
Wage: $25.00 per hour
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, full-time
Job Category: Work For Foreigners In Canada With Free Visa Sponsorship—Health Care Aide
Responsibilities
- Supply and empty bed pans
- Take patients’ blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Serve meal trays and feed patients
- Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients
- Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms
- Supervise patients’ exercise routines
- Maintain inventory of supplies
- Bathe, dress, and groom patients
- Transport patients between care facilities
- Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
- Answer call signals to determine patients’ needs
- Administer first aid in emergency situations
Requirements
- Languages: English
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work Setting
- Nursing home/home for the aged
Credentials
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Additional Information
- Security and Safety: Criminal record check
- Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver’s licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Walking
Personal Suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
- Other benefits: Free parking available
How to Obtain Visa Sponsorship as a Foreigner
Securing visa sponsorship as a foreigner generally requires finding an employer, educational institution, or authorized entity in your target country that is willing to sponsor your visa application. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:
- Identify Potential Sponsors: Research companies, universities, or organizations in your desired country that are eligible and open to sponsoring foreign workers, students, or individuals. Focus on opportunities such as job openings, internships, or study programs that explicitly offer visa sponsorship.
- Apply for Jobs or Educational Programs: Tailor your applications to emphasize your qualifications, skills, and experiences that make you an ideal candidate for sponsorship. Many employers or institutions mention visa sponsorship in their job or program descriptions.
- Network: Use professional platforms like LinkedIn, attend industry events, and connect with people who might be able to help you find visa sponsorship opportunities. Often, networking can lead to opportunities that are not advertised publicly.
- Understand Visa Requirements: Each country has its own set of rules regarding visa sponsorship. It’s important to research and familiarize yourself with the visa application process and requirements for your target country.
- Communicate Your Sponsorship Needs: When applying, make sure to clearly state that you require visa sponsorship. Assure employers or institutions that you’re ready to go through the necessary visa procedures and comply with immigration requirements.
- Prepare for Interviews: If selected for an interview, be prepared to discuss your visa situation. Be honest and transparent about your need for sponsorship while emphasizing your qualifications for the role or program.
- Negotiate Terms: Once you receive a job offer or acceptance into a program that includes sponsorship, review the sponsorship terms carefully, including any financial or contractual obligations. If necessary, negotiate conditions that suit both you and your sponsor.
- Follow Visa Application Procedures: After securing sponsorship, follow the instructions provided by the sponsor for the visa application. Submit the required documents accurately and on time to avoid delays.
- Prepare for Relocation: Once your visa is approved, plan your move to the destination country. Make arrangements for accommodation, transportation, and other logistics to ensure a smooth transition.
Comply with Visa Regulations: After arriving in the country, stay compliant with all visa rules and obligations. Keep your visa status valid and adhere to the conditions tied to your sponsorship.
The process can be competitive, so staying persistent, being proactive, and building a strong professional network will significantly improve your chances of securing visa sponsorship.
Who Can Apply?
Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada, and candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
How to Apply
Online: Apply on the company’s website here.