Health Care Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Portage la Prairie, MB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. Under the leadership and direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse as team leaders, the Health Care Aide (HCA) provides support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as identified in the care plan. The HCA works to full scope of practice and engages in education and certifications to maintain competency. Person-centered care is provided according to established standards of practice, including but not limited to, Accreditation Canada Standards, Personal Care Home Standards, and legislative requirements. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12
• Health Care Aide Certificate from recognized program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute Care)
• Knowledge of Confidentiality/privacy requirements following The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) legislation
• Knowledge of Workplace safety requirements following Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Knowledge of Violence Prevention Program (VPP) training and processes
• Knowledge of SCHIPP training and processes
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as needed
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Demonstrated ability to interact well with others
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in stressful environments which may include aggressive and/or agitated individuals
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record
• Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

Nice To Haves

• One to two (1-2) years’ experience working in a health care setting
• One to two (1-2) years’ experience preferably caring for elderly or disabled clients
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Some program areas require a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Responsibilities

• Provides support and assistance to residents/patients in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as identified in the care plan
• Works to full scope of practice and engages in education and certifications to maintain competency
• Provides person-centered care according to established standards of practice, including but not limited to, Accreditation Canada Standards, Personal Care Home Standards, and legislative requirements
• Exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters
• Functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud

What This Job Offers

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