Health Care Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

8d • CA$23 - CA$27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager, Health Services, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Health Care Aide (HCA) acts as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, assisting with patient/resident care and providing basic supportive services as delegated. The Health Care Aide demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the region and Riverview Health Centre.

Requirements

• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized institution required.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care principles, techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other relevant Workplace Safety and Health requirements/responsibilities.
• Knowledge of regional, site and work area policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Skill in providing specialized and/or long term nursing care to patient/residents.
• Skill in application of appropriate techniques for patient/resident lifting, transferring and mobilization.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in written formats.
• Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
• Ability to select and use appropriate communication methods pertinent to the situation.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• Must not hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year previous experience in providing rehabilitative, long-term care or chronic care to patients/residents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient/resident care
• Providing basic supportive services as delegated
• Demonstrating a commitment to the vision, values, goals and objectives of the region and Riverview Health Centre

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED