Health Care Aide - Home Care Program - St. Boniface Team
About The Position
The Health Care Aide (HCA) may work in a variety of settings including community (clients’ homes, assisted/supportive living), health care centers, and hospitals assisting patients/residents/clients with activities of daily living with the goal of supporting independence while providing comprehensive care and treatment. The job specification sets out the overall general duties and responsibilities of the HCA and recognizes that responsibilities may vary dependent on the setting where the HCA works. Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Health Care Aide (HCA) assists clients/patients/ residents with activities of daily living, providing direct client/patient/resident care, within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The HCA functions in meeting the special and changing needs of clients/patients/residents and assisting them in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence within the limits of their abilities. The HCA demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/site/program.
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards
- Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license (for community setting)
- Access to a reliable vehicle (for community setting)
- Willingness to travel year-round (for community setting)
- Ability to provide safe, effective, personal care in a manner that considers each individual’s need for comfort, privacy, and respect
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients/patients/residents, families, and co-workers; both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills
- General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position
- Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload
- Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities
- Basic computer skills: MS Word and Outlook
- Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
- Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team seeking assistance as required
- Effective command of the English language (both oral and written)
- Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
- Current satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
- Current satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing care to individuals with physical or cognitive impairments
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Training and/or maintenance of competence (may be required in some settings)
- Experience with an electronic charting system (may be preferred in some settings)
- Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions and values
- Ability to speak, read and write French (may be required)
Responsibilities
- Assist clients/patients/residents with activities of daily living
- Provide direct client/patient/resident care, within established standards of care, policies and procedures
- Function in meeting the special and changing needs of clients/patients/residents
- Assist clients/patients/residents in reaching and maintaining optimum health and independence within the limits of their abilities
- Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/site/program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
