Health Care Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Selkirk, MB

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct care to patients within the Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC); assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), supporting independence and patient goal acquisition. The HCA demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision and values of SMHC while adhering to standards of care, policies and procedures. Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 10
• Successful completion of recognized Health Care Aide course required
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrating effective command of the English language
• 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
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required. Involves physical activities such as standing, transferring, and transporting patients/residents and equipment
• Requires shift work and will include evening, night or weekend shifts, or extended working hours as required
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated individuals
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing care to individuals in a mental health setting, or with physical and cognitive impairments is preferred
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients within the Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC)
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Supports independence and patient goal acquisition
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision and values of SMHC
• Adheres to standards of care, policies and procedures

Benefits

• Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity
• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED